Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 243 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. I’m lookin’ at Fishermans Reef, a sheltered little reef break that’s rated for beginners but it’s a rare one – it doesn’t come alive often. The water temp’s runnin’ about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a tough watch. There’s a real flat spell ahead. From Sunday the 16th right through until the morning of Monday the 24th of August, there’s just nothin’ worth paddling out for. We’re talkin’ tiny dribbles, wave energy barely registering (as low as 3 to 10), and the swell direction is comin’ from the wrong side of the compass – this place needs an ENE push, and it’s not gettin’ it. You’ll get a few glassy mornings around the 20th and 21st, but the swell is so small you’d be better off just floatin’ on your belly.
Then, things start to look a bit more interesting, but still not great. On Monday the 24th, a pulse of northerly swell arrives, but the wind is messy. Monday afternoon sees a 8ft swell from the NNE with a short 7-second period, but it’s onshore at 12 mph. That’s a choppy, blown-out mess with combined wave energy hitting 478 (moderate). It’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.
The standout, if you can call it that, comes on Tuesday the 25th of August. The morning shows a clean 5ft swell from the NNE with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the south at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong at 636, so there’s plenty of power. This is the best shot we’ve got all outlook – it’s the only time the swell and wind line up for a decent wave. It’s still a bit punchy for beginners over 5ft, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that Tuesday morning is your window. The afternoon stays clean, droppin’ to 3ft but still lookin’ tidy.
After that, it fades away again into tiny, weak leftovers for the rest of the month. So, if you’re keen, circle Tuesday the 25th in the morning. The rest of the time, you’re just watchin’ the tide go in and out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 94 | 68 | 91 | 0 | 184 | 45 | 58 | 38 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:23PM3.01m | 9:51AM2.89m | 10:09PM2.96m | 10:38AM2.85m | 10:54PM2.87m | 11:23AM2.77m | 11:37PM2.76m | 12:07PM2.67m | 00:21AM2.63m | 12:51PM2.55m | 1:06AM2.51m | 1:39PM2.43m | 1:54AM2.39m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:40AM0.50m | 3:53PM0.48m | 4:23AM0.53m | 4:36PM0.58m | 5:06AM0.60m | 5:22PM0.71m | 5:50AM0.69m | 6:10PM0.84m | 6:34AM0.80m | 7:01PM0.96m | 7:21AM0.92m | 7:55PM1.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 151 | 94 | 68 | 54 | 124 | 184 | 45 | 58 | 38 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | E 10 | E 12 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | E 6 | N 10 | — | — | E 12 | E 7 | — | E 11 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | SE 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 |
| kJ | 17 | 9 | 2 | 91 | 41 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 5 | 5 | 180 | 39 | 29 | 7 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 91 | 80 | 39 | 39 | 45 | 39 | 41 | 296 | 39 |
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