Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.7° C
1.0° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, N swell with 397 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 11th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's in store for us.

Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, it's a weird one. We're looking at a long patch of flat, tiny conditions, then a late surge of proper energy shows up. You have to be patient.

The first actual surfable day doesn't hit until Sunday, August 9th, but it's not great. A 6ft swell from the north rolls in, but it's a short, weak 6-second period, and the wind is a messy cross-onshore. The energy is moderate at 297, but it's just a chop fest. That's a big pass.

We then go through a couple of days of small, wind-affected surf. The next real blip of interest is on Thursday, August 13th. A 6ft north-northeasterly swell arrives, but it's a short 6-second wind swell, and it's got onshore wind all day. The water temperature is 57°, which is a good 2° colder than average for this time of year, so you'll want a thicker suit.

Now, the real standout comes later. Hold out for Saturday, August 15th. The morning shows a solid 10ft swell from the east-northeast, packing a massive 1275 combined energy. That's a heavy, powerful swell. The wind is offshore from the southwest, which is the right direction for clean conditions, but at 10ft, this is strictly for experts. This is a serious, powerful ocean.

That energy carries through into Sunday, August 16th, with a 6ft swell, still with clean offshore winds, and then we hit the best of the run. Monday, August 17th, is the pick for me. An 8ft swell from the east, with a 10-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the south-southwest. The energy is a huge 1336. This is a proper, powerful groundswell delivering clean, well-shaped waves. Tuesday, August 18th, is also a cracker – a 7ft swell from the east with a very long 12-second period and glassy light winds in the morning. That long period will make for some beautiful, lined-up waves, especially at a reef setup like this.

Don't forget, this spot is a very sheltered reef break that rarely breaks, so having a solid run of swell like this is a real treat. The only downside is that the crowds are sometimes a problem, so get there early. The optimum swell direction is from the northeast, and while we're getting east and east-northeast swells, the quality of the waves and the top-tier wind conditions make these days the absolute standouts in this outlook.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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18
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Energy kJ
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48
54
69
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118
129
235
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
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SW
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SSE
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SSE
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High Tide
11:11AM2.64m
11:33PM2.71m
11:55AM2.61m
00:18AM2.67m
12:43PM2.58m
1:08AM2.61m
1:37PM2.55m
2:04AM2.57m
2:41PM2.53m
3:08AM2.54m
3:54PM2.57m
4:18AM2.56m
5:04PM2.67m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.80m
5:47AM0.74m
6:01PM0.86m
6:36AM0.75m
6:58PM0.92m
7:29AM0.76m
8:00PM0.94m
8:26AM0.76m
9:04PM0.94m
9:28AM0.74m
10:10PM0.89m
10:33AM0.70m
11:16PM0.82m
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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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