Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.7° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 243 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 17th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. I’m lookin’ at Fishermans Reef, a sheltered little reef break that’s rated for beginners but it’s a rare one – it doesn’t come alive often. The water temp’s runnin’ about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a tough watch. There’s a real flat spell ahead. From Sunday the 16th right through until the morning of Monday the 24th of August, there’s just nothin’ worth paddling out for. We’re talkin’ tiny dribbles, wave energy barely registering (as low as 3 to 10), and the swell direction is comin’ from the wrong side of the compass – this place needs an ENE push, and it’s not gettin’ it. You’ll get a few glassy mornings around the 20th and 21st, but the swell is so small you’d be better off just floatin’ on your belly.

Then, things start to look a bit more interesting, but still not great. On Monday the 24th, a pulse of northerly swell arrives, but the wind is messy. Monday afternoon sees a 8ft swell from the NNE with a short 7-second period, but it’s onshore at 12 mph. That’s a choppy, blown-out mess with combined wave energy hitting 478 (moderate). It’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

The standout, if you can call it that, comes on Tuesday the 25th of August. The morning shows a clean 5ft swell from the NNE with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the south at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong at 636, so there’s plenty of power. This is the best shot we’ve got all outlook – it’s the only time the swell and wind line up for a decent wave. It’s still a bit punchy for beginners over 5ft, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that Tuesday morning is your window. The afternoon stays clean, droppin’ to 3ft but still lookin’ tidy.

After that, it fades away again into tiny, weak leftovers for the rest of the month. So, if you’re keen, circle Tuesday the 25th in the morning. The rest of the time, you’re just watchin’ the tide go in and out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
17
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
9
0.8
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0.7
E
8
1.4
SE
5
1
E
8
1.1
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9
0.6
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
94
68
91
0
184
45
58
38
23
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8
7
7
7
3
3
3
3
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
25
WSW
10
SSW
30
SSE
25
S
20
SSW
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20
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20
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SSW
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5
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SE
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NNW
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Wind State
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cross-off
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
9:23PM3.01m
9:51AM2.89m
10:09PM2.96m
10:38AM2.85m
10:54PM2.87m
11:23AM2.77m
11:37PM2.76m
12:07PM2.67m
00:21AM2.63m
12:51PM2.55m
1:06AM2.51m
1:39PM2.43m
1:54AM2.39m
Low Tide
3:40AM0.50m
3:53PM0.48m
4:23AM0.53m
4:36PM0.58m
5:06AM0.60m
5:22PM0.71m
5:50AM0.69m
6:10PM0.84m
6:34AM0.80m
7:01PM0.96m
7:21AM0.92m
7:55PM1.05m
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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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