Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.6° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 4s period, NW swell with 36 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Reef this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Reef in the next 16 days are 1.0m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 4s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next 16 days are a bit of a tough beat for this region. I've had a good look at the charts, and honestly, the one spot we've got to work with isn't offering much to get excited about.

Overall Pattern

The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. We're looking at Fishermans Reef, and it's a consistent story of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. The biggest issue is that this spot is a "rarely breaks" kind of place, and over the next two weeks, it's living up to that reputation. The swell energy is almost non-existent, with most days seeing a combined energy reading of just 10 to 20, which is about as weak as it gets. You'll be sitting on a flat lake, not a surf break.

The Detailed Breakdown

Starting from Wednesday the 19th, we've got a few days of ridiculously small waves. Wednesday morning shows a 0.7 ft east swell, but with a solid 16 mph south wind making it a cross-offshore mess. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, but you won't feel it because you won't be in the water. Thursday and Friday are similar stories, with tiny 1.0 ft to 1 ft east swells and light winds, but the power just isn't there. The combined energy never gets above 23.

The weekend doesn't get any better. Saturday the 22nd offers a tiny 0.7 ft east swell, and Sunday the 23rd is a joke – a 3 ft northwest swell with a 4-second period, which is basically just wind chop, and a 19 mph WNW wind to mess it up further. The energy jumps to 46, but it's all junk.

There's a gap of a few days of pure flatness from the 24th to the 26th, with nothing but 0.3 ft waves and cross-offshore winds. The combined energy drops to between 6 and 10. It's a total desert.

We get a little spike on the 27th with a 3 ft north swell, but it's got a 5-second period and a strong 16 mph onshore wind from the NE. It's a total mess. The 28th actually sees the biggest swell of the period, 10 ft from the north, and the combined energy jumps to 1220 – that's serious power. But the wind is howling from the NNE at 19 mph, creating fresh cross-onshore, lumpy conditions. For a reef break like this, that's a nightmare. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it's a grim, blown-out session. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

After that, it fades back to tiny, weak, and onshore conditions right through to the end of the forecast on Thursday the 3rd of September. The only minor highlight is the morning of the 29th of August, with a 3 ft NE swell, clean conditions, and a 9 mph W cross-offshore wind. But it's still weak, with a combined energy of only 188.

The Bottom Line

There are no good surf options. Not one. The best day is the 29th of August, with a clean 3 ft NE swell at Fishermans Reef, but it's still small and inconsistent. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a normal, extended blank run. Don't bother paddling out. The forecasts can change, but this one looks locked in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
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8
0.2
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
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8
0.3
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10
0.3
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9
0.2
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12
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9
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14
0.6
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3
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4
0.1
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13
0.3
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6
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12
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12
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12
0.1
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12
0.1
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12
0.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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23
21
18
16
11
6
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9
36
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5
4
4
5
Wind (km/h)
25
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
WSW
10
W
15
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
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20
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30
WNW
25
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10
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20
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10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:07PM2.67m
00:21AM2.63m
12:51PM2.55m
1:06AM2.51m
1:39PM2.43m
1:54AM2.39m
2:34PM2.34m
2:47AM2.31m
3:40PM2.31m
3:47AM2.27m
4:43PM2.34m
4:48AM2.28m
5:35PM2.42m
Low Tide
6:10PM0.84m
6:34AM0.80m
7:01PM0.96m
7:21AM0.92m
7:55PM1.05m
8:11AM1.02m
8:50PM1.12m
9:04AM1.09m
9:46PM1.15m
10:01AM1.11m
10:43PM1.15m
11:00AM1.08m
11:37PM1.11m
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Feels °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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