
Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, NE swell with 48 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. I’ve been staring at the charts for Fishermans Reef, and I gotta be honest with you, it’s a grim stretch ahead. This spot is a super sheltered little reef, and for the next two weeks, it’s just gonna be starved for any real swell. We’re talking about a long, flat spell that’s going to test your patience.
Right now, and for the next several days, there’s nothing doing. We’re looking at waves barely pushing 0.3ft to 1ft, with periods hanging around 12 to 15 seconds. All that long-period energy is just sliding right past this place. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which is a damn shame because it’s keeping things clean but there’s simply nothing to ride. The combined energy is pitiful, reading between 5 and 62 on the meter, which is about as weak as it gets. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is pretty much right on the money for this time of year, so it’s not adding any spice to the story.
The one small window of hope, and I mean *small*, appears on the morning of Tuesday the 22nd. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we finally see a pulse of new energy, with the swell jumping to 2ft and the energy reading hitting 80. It’s still small and weak, but it’s the only time it’ll look half-way clean and glassy. That’s your one chance to get the longboard out for a few ankle-biters before the next pulse of junky windswell hits on Wednesday the 23rd. That day sees the swell bump up to 3ft, with a combined energy of 146 which is “moderate,” but it’s coming from the NNE and the wind is cross-onshore. It’ll be a mess—choppy, bumpy, and not worth the paddle.
After that it fades back down again, with breaking energy readings dropping into the low teens and single digits. The 24th sees some light cross-shore winds, but the swell is back down to a dribble.
So here’s the bottom line: if you’re desperate, that Tuesday morning session is the only thing on the calendar that even hints at being fun. But by and large, this is a blank run. Fishermans Reef is a rare-breaker, and this forecast shows exactly why. For the bulk of the next two weeks, you’re better off doing anything else, because the surf options are essentially zero.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | NE 14 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 |
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9 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:45PM2.79m | 6:12AM2.72m | 6:37PM2.89m | 7:05AM2.81m | 7:25PM2.95m | 7:54AM2.87m | 8:10PM2.96m | 8:40AM2.89m | 8:55PM2.93m | 9:25AM2.88m | 9:38PM2.86m | 10:08AM2.82m | 10:20PM2.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.69m | 00:03AM0.73m | 12:25PM0.61m | 00:55AM0.64m | 1:15PM0.54m | 1:43AM0.57m | 2:01PM0.51m | 2:27AM0.53m | 2:44PM0.51m | 3:09AM0.53m | 3:25PM0.56m | 3:50AM0.56m | 4:07PM0.65m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 14 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 |
3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 46 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | NE 14 | NE 9 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
9 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 32 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | N 5 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | N 14 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | NE 14 | N 12 |
4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 2 | — | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | W 3 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 22 | 45 | 47 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 46 | 39 | 39 | 119 | 106 | 46 | 171 | 184 | 103 | 297 | 331 | 217 | 217 | 91 | 217 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
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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.










