Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
14.0° C
0.8° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, E swell with 132 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 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 29th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it’s a pretty bleak stretch for Fishermans Reef. This spot is a very sheltered reef that rarely breaks, and the whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. Don’t get your hopes up.

We start with nothing. The first few days, from the 28th of July right through the first week of August, there’s just no energy. The swell is tiny, barely 2ft to 0.3ft, and the water temp is sitting at around 57°, which is about average for the time of year. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which would be great if there were any waves, but there aren’t. It’s a calm, clean, empty ocean.

Then we hit a real gap. From the 3rd of August all the way through the 5th, it’s nearly flat. Glassy mornings, light offshore breezes, but the swell is down to 0.3ft. It’s a total blank.

Things try to flicker to life on the 6th of August. A little wind swell pops up, 3ft from the NNW, but the period is a short, weak 5 seconds. The combined energy is only 80, which is weak. The wind is cross-shore, making it choppy. It’s still poor.

The 7th of August sees a jump in size, but it’s messy. Friday morning brings 5ft from the east, but again, a short 5-second period and cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 122. By Friday afternoon, it’s a lumpy 8ft – that’s big for a beginner, and the period is still a weak 7 seconds. The energy jumps to 629, but it’s a cross-shore wind and the quality is poor.

The only day that even gets close to being worth a mention is the 8th of August. Saturday morning has a clean 8ft swell from the east with an 8-second period and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is strong at 704. The report says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – that’s the best we get. It’s still a big, chunky wave for a spot that rarely breaks, and the quality is a bit rough. It’s an expert-only kind of day if you’re desperate.

After that, it fades again. The 9th and 10th drop back to 3ft with poor conditions. The 11th and 12th see a little more energy, with the 12th offering a glassy 4ft from the ENE with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 345. The conditions are glassy, which is a major positive, meaning it would be clean. But the report still calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." For a reef that rarely breaks and is very sheltered, this is about as close to a highlight as we get, but it’s still nothing to write home about.

So, the bottom line: there’s no standout session here. The best of a bad bunch is the morning of the 8th of August for the biggest swell, or the glassy morning of the 12th for the cleanest conditions. But for a spot like this, a blank run is more normal. Don’t paddle out expecting much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
13
0.6
E
14
0.6
E
13
0.6
E
13
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
1.4
N
6
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
13
0.2
NNE
15
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.2
NNE
14
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
132
126
119
109
102
100
127
63
64
39
39
29
22
22
8
18
7
6
6
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
30
W
20
W
25
W
35
S
25
S
10
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
6:51PM2.52m
6:59AM2.43m
7:31PM2.59m
7:41AM2.49m
8:10PM2.66m
8:23AM2.56m
8:49PM2.71m
9:04AM2.60m
9:28PM2.74m
9:46AM2.63m
10:08PM2.75m
10:28AM2.64m
10:50PM2.74m
Low Tide
00:56AM1.04m
1:12PM0.92m
1:40AM0.97m
1:54PM0.83m
2:21AM0.90m
2:34PM0.76m
3:01AM0.83m
3:12PM0.73m
3:41AM0.78m
3:50PM0.72m
4:21AM0.75m
4:29PM0.75m
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rain showers
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7:20
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7:18
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7:16
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5:31
5:32
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:37
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Temp °C
11
11
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13
13
15
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12
Feels °C
8
8
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11
13
8
10
8
7
5
2
0
6
5
6
9
10
9
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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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