Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, E swell with 125 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
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 offer.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking grim for a paddle. Fishermans Reef is a spot that rarely breaks, and this forecast is a prime example of why. There’s a long stretch of nothing worth getting wet for. From the start of the period right through to the end, the models are showing tiny surf and poor conditions. For the first few days, you’re looking at weak, short-period windswell – barely a ripple. The wind is messy, choppy, or just too strong. It’s not until the 29th of July that we see a slight uptick.
On the morning of Tuesday the 29th of July, things get interesting. The combined energy of all swells directed here is starting to show some life at 127 (moderate wave energy). The swell is still small at 2ft from the east, but the period stretches to 13 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The real kicker is the wind: glassy. Dead calm. That’s a major positive for a spot that’s very sheltered. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. It’s a rare moment of clean, lined-up potential, but with waves that small, it’s a beginner-friendly session at best.
After that, it drops back into the doldrums. The 1st of August shows another glassy morning with a squirt of northerly swell, but it’s only 3ft with a short 6-second period, so it’s weak and won’t hold shape. The real kicker is the 6th of August. The morning of Thursday the 6th of August sees a massive jump in energy: 781 (strong wave energy). The swell is 6ft from the east, but it’s accompanied by a strong 28 mph cross-offshore wind. That’s way too big for beginners and, with the wind, it’s only for the experts. The period is 12 seconds, a decent groundswell, but the wind is howling. It’s clean, but it’ll be a battle. The afternoon drops to 4ft and 473 (moderate energy), but the wind is still strong.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The 29th of July morning is the best on offer if you’re desperate for a glassy, small-wave longboard session. The 6th of August is a raw, powerful day for experts only. For everyone else, the surf is poor, and the models aren’t giving us anything to get excited about. It’s one of those blank runs that happen here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NNW 4 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
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 kJ | 12 | 32 | 25 | 93 | 94 | 66 | 61 | 40 | 85 | 75 | 82 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 82 | 73 | 73 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:20PM2.39m | 3:32AM2.38m | 4:22PM2.37m | 4:30AM2.33m | 5:19PM2.39m | 5:25AM2.33m | 6:08PM2.45m | 6:14AM2.37m | 6:51PM2.52m | 6:59AM2.43m | 7:31PM2.59m | 7:41AM2.49m | 8:10PM2.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM1.08m | 9:45AM1.04m | 10:23PM1.11m | 10:38AM1.07m | 11:17PM1.11m | 11:32AM1.06m | 00:08AM1.08m | 12:25PM1.00m | 00:56AM1.04m | 1:12PM0.92m | 1:40AM0.97m | 1:54PM0.83m | 2:21AM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 9 | N 7 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 18 | 25 | 56 | 94 | 66 | 61 | 35 | 85 | 75 | 82 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 125 | 125 | 121 | 82 | 73 | 73 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | ENE 11 | E 11 | NNW 7 | N 7 | WSW 3 | ENE 14 | N 6 | N 6 | E 5 | E 5 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 12 | N 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 25 | 93 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | — | — | — | — | E 17 | E 16 | N 7 | — | — | N 6 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 20 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 7 | W 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 32 | 114 | 48 | 97 | 38 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 332 | 353 | 35 | 116 | 369 | 46 | 41 | 46 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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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).
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