Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.9° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, N swell with 277 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 9th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window and honestly, it’s a long, flat spell ahead. The first few days might offer a pulse, but it’s riddled with onshore junk and tiny bumps. Let’s call it as it is.

Alright, so the only game in town is Fishermans Reef. This spot is a super sheltered reef break that’s a beginner’s zone, but it’s a fickle beast – it *rarely breaks*. The water temp is sitting at 57°F which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird there.

We kick off this Saturday, August 8th, with basically nothing. You’re looking at 0.3ft of swell coming from the NE with a super long period of 16 seconds, but it’s got no energy (14). Combine that with a cross-on wind and it’s a total write-off.

Sunday, August 9th, we get a bit of a spike. The morning brings a 4ft swell from the north, but it’s a short period windswell (6 seconds) and the wind is already ruining it. The combined energy jumps to 115, but it’s choppy as hell. The afternoon gets a little bigger at 6ft from the north, energy hitting 284, but it’s still messy with rain and cross-onshore winds. Not a paddle-worthy situation.

Monday, August 10th, is our only real highlight. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. Swell is 3ft from the north with an 8-second period and energy of 130. The afternoon gets even better – offshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph, swell dropping to 3ft but still north, period 8 seconds. It’s gentle and clean. This is the best you’re going to get, but it’s a tiny window for a spot that rarely works.

Tuesday, August 11th, morning is glassy. Dead flat calm wind, but the swell is barely 2ft from the north with weak energy (64). It’s small but clean. The afternoon gets blown out by onshore winds again.

From Wednesday, August 12th, through the rest of the run, it’s a grim story. The swell stays tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the energy values are pathetic. The only wave of note is a 5ft swell on Wednesday morning, but it’s from the NE with a 6-second period, onshore wind at 19 mph, and energy of 150 – total mush. By the end of the week and into the second week, it’s all 0.3ft to 2ft slop with onshore winds. No standouts, no hope.

Honestly, with the size and quality being so poor, and the wind being a constant issue, this setup at Fishermans Reef looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. There’s just nothing here for us.

Signing off,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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104
277
164
124
95
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88
48
36
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
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10
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NE
25
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NNE
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High Tide
2:41PM2.53m
3:08AM2.54m
3:54PM2.57m
4:18AM2.56m
5:04PM2.67m
5:26AM2.63m
6:04PM2.79m
6:27AM2.72m
6:57PM2.91m
7:22AM2.81m
7:48PM2.98m
8:13AM2.87m
8:36PM3.02m
Low Tide
9:04PM0.94m
9:28AM0.74m
10:10PM0.89m
10:33AM0.70m
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
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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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