Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, E swell with 142 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 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – this stretch of the coast has been dead quiet for a while. Fishermans Reef is one of those spots that almost never shows its face, and for the next two weeks that’s exactly what we’re looking at. The first surf that’s even worth a mention doesn’t turn up until Monday the 27th of July. That’s a solid 13‑day gap where the ocean serves up nothing but flat, choppy, or blown‑out junk. If you’re hanging for waves, that’s a long wait.
When it finally does wake up, Fishermans Reef (a sheltered reef that only breaks occasionally) will offer a brief window on Monday the 27th. The morning sees a 7ft swell from the east, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell with good energy (combined energy 1155). Wind is light cross‑off from the west at 9 mph, which should keep the surface clean. The afternoon drops a touch to 6ft easterly, 11‑second period (energy 849), with a moderate offshore from the west‑south‑west at 16 mph. That’s clean, lined‑up reef waves. Water temp is 58°, about average for this time of year.
Now, the bad news: the swell direction is east, while this break loves north‑east – it’s not ideal, but it’s still a rare event for a spot that rarely breaks. The size (over 5ft) means it’s pushing into intermediate territory, and beginners might find it a handful. Crowds are only sometimes a problem, but when a reef like this lights up, expect a few locals to show. The long period also means the waves will be powerful and a bit shifty on this reef – not a beach break, so the shape should hold up.
After Monday the 27th, the swell fades quickly and the rest of the forecast window goes quiet again. If you’re keen for a chance at a rarely‑seen wave, that Monday is your only shot. Mark it, but don’t hold your breath – these events are few and far between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 18 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 41 | 27 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 64 | 142 | 126 | 115 | 72 | 68 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 57 | 43 | 32 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:14PM2.90m | 7:37AM2.80m | 8:07PM2.98m | 8:31AM2.85m | 8:58PM3.02m | 9:24AM2.87m | 9:49PM3.02m | 10:15AM2.86m | 10:38PM2.98m | 11:05AM2.82m | 11:26PM2.91m | 11:53AM2.76m | 00:12AM2.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM0.48m | 1:30AM0.59m | 1:51PM0.40m | 2:25AM0.52m | 2:44PM0.35m | 3:17AM0.49m | 3:32PM0.36m | 4:06AM0.49m | 4:19PM0.43m | 4:54AM0.53m | 5:06PM0.54m | 5:42AM0.59m | 5:54PM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | N 4 | E 14 | E 17 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 32 | 142 | 126 | 115 | 72 | 68 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 13 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | E 14 | ENE 18 | N 5 | — | NE 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 64 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 5 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 10 | N 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | N 10 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 29 | 57 | 43 | 32 | 30 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 28 | 75 | 80 | 204 | 110 | 132 | 76 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
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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).
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