Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s on offer. Straight up: Fishermans Reef is the only break in the mix, and I gotta be honest with you, it’s a tough read. The forecast shows basically no worthwhile surf across the entire 16-day window.

We kick off on Sunday the 2nd of August with a tiny, weak swell pushing in. You’re looking at a pathetic 3ft of easterly slop with a period of just 6 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 75, which is nothing to write home about. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are just poor. That’s gonna be the theme for a while.

Following that, we hit a dead zone. From Monday the 3rd right through to Tuesday the 11th of August, the swell is almost non-existent. We’re talking 0.3ft to 1.0ft for days on end. The energy readings are in the teens or lower. Even though we get some glassy conditions, like on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, there’s simply no wave to ride. It’s a proper lull.

Things try to kick off on Monday the 10th of August afternoon. The swell pushes to 5ft from the north, with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 171. The wind goes glassy, which is nice. But the wave comment still says “poor surf conditions” and it’s a beach-and-reef setup. That northerly swell with a short period is going to be a mixed bag, and with no power behind it, it’s not gonna deliver.

We get a bit of a bump mid-week, but the wind turns on us. By Thursday the 13th of August afternoon, the swell is up to 7ft from the north-northeast, with a 7-second period and energy at 343. That's a moderate amount of energy, but the onshore and cross-onshore winds from the same direction are gonna trash it. For a beach-and-reef spot, this is looking more like a session for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.

The biggest pulse shows up on Friday the 14th of August. The morning sees a 8ft north-northeast swell, with a period of 10 seconds and a massive combined energy reading of 999. That’s very strong energy! But it’s accompanied by a moderate breeze onshore and heavy rain. At this size, it’s only for experts anyway, and with the onshore wind, it’s going to be a messy, dangerous close-out. Later that afternoon, the swell drops to 6ft, but the story is the same: onshore and rainy.

The last few days of the outlook dribble out with no real hope. By Sunday the 16th of August morning, we’re back to a glassy 2ft with no energy.

The water temp is sitting at 57°F here at Fishermans Reef, which is about 1°F cooler than average for this time of year. Not a huge surprise, just a little brisk.

Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s not a single standout session. The consistent northerly winds and poor surf quality mean you’re better off leaving the boards in the car. This kind of dry spell happens when the break is rarely consistent, and unfortunately, this is one of those times. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a write-off.

Rusty.

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