Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.9° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ENE swell with 92 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s check what’s shaking for the next two weeks.

It’s a pretty grim outlook for Fishermans Reef, to be honest. This is a very sheltered reef that rarely breaks, so we’re used to quiet spells, but this one is a long, flat stretch. From Saturday, July 18th all the way through to Thursday, July 30th, the wave heights are tiny – mostly 0.3ft to 1ft – with combined swell energy in the low double digits (like 75), and everything is flagged as "poor surf conditions." That’s a solid 12-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

But then, on Friday, July 31st, the morning shows a jump to 5ft from the north, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 156 (moderate), and the wind is glassy – calm. It’s still marked as "poor surf conditions," probably because the period is so short. The real standout is Saturday, August 1st. The morning brings a 5ft north swell, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 367 (moderate energy). The wind is glassy – dead calm, clean conditions. The forecast says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we get. Crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company.

The afternoon of the 1st turns choppy, and Sunday the 2nd drops back to 2ft with onshore wind. So, the only window in this whole 16-day stretch is that Saturday morning, August 1st. It’s small, clean, and beginner-friendly, but it’s your only shot. The rest of the time, it’s a flat, quiet spell that’s pretty normal for this spot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
23
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
15
0.4
ENE
15
0.4
E
14
0.3
E
14
0.3
E
14
0.3
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.9
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4
1.1
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6
0.9
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6
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
72
66
35
35
31
13
12
28
92
52
30
16
9
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11
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15
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
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20
SW
10
WSW
10
ESE
20
E
15
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15
ESE
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
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15
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15
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:49PM3.02m
10:15AM2.86m
10:38PM2.98m
11:05AM2.82m
11:26PM2.91m
11:53AM2.76m
00:12AM2.81m
12:41PM2.67m
00:59AM2.70m
1:30PM2.57m
1:46AM2.58m
2:21PM2.47m
2:37AM2.46m
Low Tide
4:06AM0.49m
4:19PM0.43m
4:54AM0.53m
5:06PM0.54m
5:42AM0.59m
5:54PM0.68m
6:29AM0.68m
6:46PM0.82m
7:17AM0.77m
7:40PM0.94m
8:05AM0.88m
8:35PM1.02m
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Temp °C
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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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