Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Reef in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve got the straight-up on the local surf for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at a long, flat spell ahead. For the first week and a half, we’re stuck with barely a ripple at our only spot, Fishermans Reef. From this Saturday, the 12th of September, right through to the 24th of September, the swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft from the NNE. The wind is offshore and clean for much of it, but with wave energy so weak – we’re talking values like 19 to 30 (29) – there’s just nothing to ride. It’s a total bummer, but that’s the reality.
Things finally start to look a bit more interesting heading into the end of the month. On Saturday, the 26th of September, the swell kicks up. The morning brings a clean 6ft from the E, but it’s short period (6 seconds), so not much power behind it. The afternoon is where the real shift happens. We get a solid 7ft easterly swell with moderate offshore wind. The wave energy jumps to 467, which is proper. But listen, this is a reef break that *rarely breaks*, and at that size it’s pushing into expert territory. The swell direction is from the east, and Fishermans Reef wants it from the northeast – so it won’t be at its absolute best. It’s the best we’ve got on offer, but it’s not a perfect setup.
The next morning, Sunday the 27th, drops back to 5ft and clean, but again, short period and the energy drops to 198.
So, if you’re an experienced surfer with a big board and patience, the standout is the Saturday afternoon (26th September) at Fishermans Reef. For everyone else, this forecast is a write-off until then, and even that session has its caveats. This kind of flat run isn’t unusual for this spot. We just have to wait for the next change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 4 | N 6 | NNE 7 |
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 kJ | 24 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 122 | 281 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:54AM2.87m | 8:10PM2.96m | 8:40AM2.89m | 8:55PM2.93m | 9:25AM2.88m | 9:38PM2.86m | 10:08AM2.82m | 10:20PM2.76m | 10:50AM2.74m | 11:02PM2.66m | 11:31AM2.63m | 11:44PM2.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:43AM0.57m | 2:01PM0.51m | 2:27AM0.53m | 2:44PM0.51m | 3:09AM0.53m | 3:25PM0.56m | 3:50AM0.56m | 4:07PM0.65m | 4:30AM0.63m | 4:50PM0.75m | 5:11AM0.72m | 5:35PM0.86m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | E 13 |
| kJ | 20 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 14 | N 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | — | E 13 | — |
| kJ | 18 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 13 | N 14 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | E 9 | NE 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | E 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | N 4 | N 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 21 | 52 | 38 | 28 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 28 | 122 | 281 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 132 | 106 | 46 | 46 | 103 | 204 | 188 | 103 | 217 | 91 | 103 | 186 | 132 | 221 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 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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