Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with 80 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's be straight up about it. I've taken a long hard look at the charts for our little corner of the world, and honestly, it's a bit of a quiet spell. We've got a 16-day window here, but the first week is basically a write-off for anything worth paddling out for. There's a real gap from now right through until around the 11th of September where the swell just isn't doing us any favours. It's not unusual for this area to have these blank runs, so don't lose hope just yet—forecasts can change.
The one and only spot worth talking about is Fishermans Reef. It's a very sheltered reef break, and it rarely breaks, so when it does, you pay attention. Throughout this whole period, the water temperature sits around 57°F, which is about average for the time of year. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, often just two-digit numbers like 40 or 30, which tells you how little juice there is in the ocean.
The only real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 11th of September. On the morning, we see a bit of a pulse with a 6ft swell from the north. The combined energy jumps up to (249), which is moderate energy—the best we’ll see. The wind is a fresh offshore from the west, which will clean it right up. This is the standout. It's a beginner-friendly reef, but with the swell over 5ft, it might be a bit much for absolute beginners. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and disorganised, but it's the only real wave in town. Expect it to be fun but not world-class, and with it being rarely breaking, crowds are possible if the word gets out.
By the afternoon, the swell drops back down to 3ft, and the energy fades. After that, it's back to tiny, weak conditions for the rest of the window. The wind stays clean, but there's just not enough swell to push through.
So, to sum it up: don't hold your breath for this week. Mark your calendar for the morning of Friday the 11th of September. It’s your best and only real shot at getting a wave at Fishermans Reef. It's a long-range call, so it's a bit less certain, but it's the only promising day we've got.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 212 | 111 | 64 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 45 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:01PM2.80m | 9:22AM2.74m | 9:43PM2.81m | 10:05AM2.75m | 10:26PM2.79m | 10:49AM2.74m | 11:12PM2.75m | 11:36AM2.71m | 00:00AM2.69m | 12:26PM2.66m | 00:53AM2.62m | 1:23PM2.61m | 1:51AM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.68m | 3:12AM0.68m | 3:26PM0.66m | 3:54AM0.64m | 4:07PM0.68m | 4:37AM0.63m | 4:52PM0.73m | 5:23AM0.65m | 5:44PM0.80m | 6:13AM0.68m | 6:43PM0.87m | 7:08AM0.73m | 7:47PM0.91m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 |
| kJ | 212 | 111 | 64 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | W 3 | WSW 2 | — | W 2 | — |
| kJ | 54 | 46 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 45 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 204 | 46 | 46 | 103 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 91 | 204 | 351 | 353 | 353 | 103 | 69 | 69 | 46 | 28 | 76 | 80 | 41 |
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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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