Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, E swell with 140 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks. Let's be straight with you: this is a real tough stretch for Fishermans Reef. This spot is a very sheltered reef that rarely breaks, and the forecast is, well, grim. We're looking at a solid 16-day window with next to nothing on offer.
The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good thick wetsuit. The first few weeks are a write-off. From the 22nd of July right through to the 4th of August, the surf is basically flat. The swell heights are tiny, mostly 0.3ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak, with the combined energy reading at just 11 (weak energy) on the 22nd, and it never climbs above a pathetic 105 (moderate wave energy) for the whole period. Even when the wind is offshore and clean, there's just no swell to work with. It's a heartbreaking blank run. There's a gap of nearly two weeks with no real surf to speak of.
Now, there is a bit of a tease on the 5th of August. Wednesday morning the swell jumps up to 8ft, but it's from the North with a short period of just 7 seconds. That's not a proper groundswell, it's a weak, short-period wind swell. The combined energy does spike to 645 (strong wave energy), but the wind turns onshore by the afternoon, making it a complete mess. On the Wednesday morning, the wind is glassy, but for a spot that rarely breaks and is this sheltered, an 8ft, short-period, northerly swell is likely to be a close-out. It's really only for experts, and even then, it's more of a novelty than a session. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you ask me.
Honestly, there's not a single standout here. The best of a bad lot might be the glassy, flat morning on the 4th of August, but there's no wave. The only real option is that 8ft spike on the morning of the 5th, but it's a long way out, and the forecast is uncertain. Keep your expectations low, and hope the forecasts change for the better.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 12 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
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 kJ | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 44 | 104 | 91 | 61 | 40 | 40 | 53 | 54 | 100 | 140 | 96 | 103 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:30PM2.57m | 1:46AM2.58m | 2:21PM2.47m | 2:37AM2.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:40PM0.94m | 8:05AM0.88m | 8:35PM1.02m | 8:54AM0.97m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | N 5 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 44 | 104 | 91 | 61 | 14 | 40 | 53 | 54 | 100 | 140 | 96 | 103 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | E 10 | E 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | N 7 | ENE 13 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 11 | NNW 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | N 11 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 33 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 40 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | N 8 | N 7 | E 12 | E 11 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 17 | — | ENE 14 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 22 | 136 | 80 | 58 | 11 | 18 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 217 | 133 | 45 | 349 | 296 | 91 | 353 | 35 | 349 | 136 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 39 | 28 | 28 | 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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