Fishermans Reef surfForecast / Auckland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 15 Mar 2026 NZDT
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Fishermans Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
20.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.3
N
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.8
ENE
0.4
N
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.4
N
Period(s) (?)131388128810181717161971791099914
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5454614128281916575386856159952602671761138161
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
E
5
ENE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
E
10
WSW
10
SW
0
W
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
onoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
offglassoffglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15AM
2.33
5:21PM
2.28
6:11AM
2.43
6:23PM
2.37
6:58AM
2.54
7:16PM
2.49
7:42AM
2.66
8:04PM
2.61
8:26AM
2.77
8:50PM
2.73
9:10AM
2.85
9:35PM
2.82
9:56AM
2.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:38PM
1.08
11:21AM
1.12
11:40PM
1.04
12:17PM
1.05
12:37AM
0.95
1:07PM
0.94
1:28AM
0.84
1:53PM
0.81
2:14AM
0.73
2:38PM
0.68
2:58AM
0.63
3:22PM
0.58
3:41AM
0.56
4:07PM
0.51
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22-
Sunset--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------------1--3
Temp. °C171920182021171921171819182021182121171919
Feels °C (?)111416151818151820171719182021182223161818
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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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