Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.9° 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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 227 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break this one down.

Honestly, mate, it’s a bleak picture. This 16-day stretch is a total dud. Fishermans Reef is a very sheltered spot that rarely breaks, and the data shows exactly that. The combined swell energy stays weak, mostly in double digits (107), and even the slight bumps don’t bring any quality.

We start on Tuesday, August 11th, with a tiny 3ft swell from the NNE at a short 8 seconds. The wind is glassy in the morning, so it’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. Water temp is about average for the time of year. That afternoon the wind turns onshore and it’s still poor. Wednesday the 12th sees a bump to 5ft, but it’s junk – a short-period 6-second windswell from the NE with a strong onshore wind at 15 mph. No go.

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are more of the same: small, weak, and choppy. Swell drops to 3ft or less, with cross-onshore winds. Combined energy is in the double digits (67 to 96). Not worth a thought.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th bring cleaner conditions. A light offshore or cross-offshore breeze from the SSW smooths the surface, but the swell is tiny – 2ft to 2ft from the E or NE, with periods around 7 to 8 seconds. Combined energy is still very low (47 to 84). It’s glassy, but you’d be doing more sitting than surfing.

Monday the 17th has the strongest wind of the whole run – a fresh offshore from the SW at 22 mph, with a 3ft swell from the E at 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 175 (moderate), the best we’ll see, but it’s still a very small wave for a reef that rarely breaks. The closest to a standout, but only if you’re desperate for a clean, tiny wave.

From Tuesday the 18th all the way to Wednesday the 26th, it’s a flat, weak slide. Swell heights drop to 0.3ft to 2ft, with combined energy often in the single digits or low double digits. Winds are mostly offshore or light, keeping it clean, but there’s virtually no surfable energy. By the 24th and 25th, a strong breeze from the E at 25-28 mph messes up the surface, but the swell is so small it doesn’t matter.

Final call: there are zero good surf options in this 16-day window. The spot is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so a blank run like this isn’t surprising. It tends not to stay poor forever, but for now, leave the board at home. The clean conditions on the 15th through 17th are the closest to a paddle, but even then, it’s more of a sunbathing session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
1
N
9
0.9
NNE
9
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
NE
7
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.8
E
7
0.6
NE
8
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
101
169
123
160
174
211
164
64
35
32
64
46
55
44
70
43
69
97
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
SE
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
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glassy
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on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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off
High Tide
5:26AM2.63m
6:04PM2.79m
6:27AM2.72m
6:57PM2.91m
7:22AM2.81m
7:48PM2.98m
8:13AM2.87m
8:36PM3.02m
9:03AM2.90m
9:23PM3.01m
9:51AM2.89m
10:09PM2.96m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.82m
11:40AM0.63m
00:19AM0.72m
12:41PM0.54m
1:15AM0.62m
1:35PM0.46m
2:06AM0.55m
2:24PM0.41m
2:54AM0.50m
3:09PM0.42m
3:40AM0.50m
3:53PM0.48m
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7:09
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5:43
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Temp °C
12
12
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14
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Feels °C
10
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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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