Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.6° C
1.1° 

Fishermans Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, N swell with 340 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, crew, Rusty here. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—the surf outlook for our zone at Fishermans Reef is looking pretty bleak. We're looking at a long stretch of flatness, and it's gonna test your patience.

The water's holding at about 57°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you'll want the thickest wetsuit you own. This Sunday is a complete washout. The swell is next to nothing, the wind is chopping it up, and there’s just no reason to even look at the ocean.

Monday and Tuesday are more of the same—small, weak, and junky. The swell windows aren't giving us anything with any power or shape.

We get a little tease on Wednesday morning, the 12th, when the swell jumps to about 6ft, but it’s short-period, wind-blown junk from the northeast with a solid onshore wind. For this sheltered reef, that's a disaster. It's just gonna be a bumpy, blown-out mess. The energy readings do climb up there (into the 200s and 300s), but it’s all that wrong kind of energy.

The rest of that first week stays pretty poor. There's a glassy morning on the 14th, but the swell is just too weak to make it worth your while.

The week starting Monday, the 17th, is a total write-off. The swell just dies, and we're left with dribbles. We're talking about a gap of several days with absolutely no rideable waves on the cards. The 20th and 21st look particularly sad.

But, hold on. There is one real glimmer of hope, and it’s at the very end of the forecast. On Monday, the 24th, the charts start showing a more solid pulse of energy from the north-northeast. It’s showing 1.2m (about 4ft) with a period of 9-10 seconds, and the energy numbers jump into the low 200s (263, 271). That’s the most promising sign we’ve seen in the entire 16-day window. It’s a long way off, so don't book your flights, but it’s the kind of late-season swell that could make Fishermans Reef work. The direction is spot on, and if the wind cleans up, it could be a fun little session. It’s a long wait, but for a spot that rarely breaks, it might just be worth the patience.

For now, it’s a lot of waiting. The surf just isn't there. It's a classic blank run for this area. Don't sell your board, but maybe give it a good rest. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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N
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0.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
7
277
161
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100
79
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92
220
316
105
62
54
59
107
39
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90
107
123
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
ENE
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ENE
25
NE
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5
NW
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NNE
25
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0
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WNW
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30
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High Tide
3:54PM2.57m
4:18AM2.56m
5:04PM2.67m
5:26AM2.63m
6:04PM2.79m
6:27AM2.72m
6:57PM2.91m
7:22AM2.81m
7:48PM2.98m
8:13AM2.87m
8:36PM3.02m
9:03AM2.90m
9:23PM3.01m
Low Tide
9:28AM0.74m
10:10PM0.89m
10:33AM0.70m
11:16PM0.82m
11:40AM0.63m
00:19AM0.72m
12:41PM0.54m
1:15AM0.62m
1:35PM0.46m
2:06AM0.55m
2:24PM0.41m
2:54AM0.50m
3:09PM0.42m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Fishermans Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fishermans Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fishermans Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fishermans Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Fishermans Reef is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Auckland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Northshore. Northshore has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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