Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with 133 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty quiet stretch for Fishermans Reef. This is a very sheltered reef break that rarely breaks, and the forecast is backing that up. For the entire 16-day window, there's just no real surf to get excited about. The first good window doesn't even open; we're looking at a solid 16-day gap with no worthwhile recommendations. The swell energy is weak, with combined energy values mostly in the low double digits (13, 15, 11) and often just a few points. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year.
Looking at the specifics, the whole period is plagued by tiny surf, with the biggest predicted swell being a short-period 4ft from the north on Monday the 7th of September afternoon, but even that only kicks up a combined energy of 136 (moderate). The issue is that the swell direction is mostly from the north-northeast to northeast, and this break really needs a swell from the northeast to work, but even then, the size and consistency just aren't there. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, which would normally be a good sign for clean conditions, but with waves this small, it doesn't matter. On Monday morning the 7th, the wind is a cross-on from the NNW, making it choppy on top of the tiny surf. Later in the period, around the 18th and 19th, there are a few 2ft swells, but the period is a measly 6-7 seconds, which is just wind slop.
So, the honest truth is, there's nothing to recommend here. I'd say leave the board in the car and go for a fish. The forecast can always change, but for now, it's a full blank run. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is pretty normal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 6 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NE 8 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 10 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 |
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 kJ | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 72 | 3 | 133 | 8 | 92 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 32 | 46 | 25 | 19 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:23PM2.61m | 1:51AM2.56m | 2:28PM2.58m | 2:56AM2.53m | 3:40PM2.60m | 4:06AM2.55m | 4:47PM2.69m | 5:13AM2.63m | 5:45PM2.79m | 6:12AM2.72m | 6:37PM2.89m | 7:05AM2.81m | 7:25PM2.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.91m | 8:09AM0.77m | 8:53PM0.92m | 9:14AM0.78m | 9:59PM0.89m | 10:23AM0.76m | 11:04PM0.82m | 11:27AM0.69m | 00:03AM0.73m | 12:25PM0.61m | 00:55AM0.64m | 1:15PM0.54m | 1:43AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 133 | 106 | 92 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 25 | 14 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 10 | E 10 | NE 16 | NE 17 | NE 15 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 21 | 19 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 16 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | — | — | NNW 5 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | — | 4 | 4 | 22 | 19 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | NNW 8 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 2 | — | SW 3 | — | WNW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 190 | 57 | 202 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 27 | 58 | 47 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 217 | 217 | 353 | 361 | 361 | 361 | 279 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 39 | 222 | 46 | 46 | 84 | 46 | 46 | 331 | 46 |
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