Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.8° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 273 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up. I've got to be honest with you all, the next 16 days look like a proper desert for surf. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing, with the first possible wave of any note not showing until the 28th. And even then, it's small. The first week is a total washout – a lot of days with nothing rideable at all. If the ocean is calm and clean, it's pretty, but there's zero push.

The only time the waves even get to your ankle is around the 2nd and 3rd of September. We're talking about 1ft dribbles from the NE. Wind is mostly cross-off or clean, so the surface is smooth, but there's just no energy. The combined energy reading (13-17) is basically non-existent. You'd be bobbing more than surfing. The 5th isn't much better, with a 2ft wave from the N but with a weak period, so it'll be soft.

The most exciting day on the horizon is the 9th of September. We get a tiny bump to a little over 2ft from the N, and while the winds are offshore in the afternoon, it's still not going to be a day to call in sick for. The energy (73) is still low, but it's at least something. The long-range charts are hinting at more period around the 11th and 12th, hitting 12 seconds and with a bit more push (48), but the wave heights are still next to nothing. It's a sign for the future, but for now, it's a no-go.

Water temp is sitting at about 57° which is about normal for this time of year. Nothing crazy there.

Honestly, if you're a kitesurfer, those strong offshore days in the first week with clean, small waves might be a blast. But for a surfboard? There is absolutely nothing to get excited about. There's no standout spot to recommend because there isn't one. This is a proper, full-blown flat spell.

The only thing keeping the stoke alive is that forecasts can change. A late-season swell could turn this all around in a blink. But as it stands, you're better off looking at photos or fixing a fin.

Take it easy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
5
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
7
1.2
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
106
146
169
244
103
48
120
53
49
41
31
32
14
13
12
13
15
15
15
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
NNW
10
NNE
10
E
30
SSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
35
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
15
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
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cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:40PM2.69m
7:58AM2.62m
8:20PM2.76m
8:40AM2.69m
9:01PM2.80m
9:22AM2.74m
9:43PM2.81m
10:05AM2.75m
10:26PM2.79m
10:49AM2.74m
11:12PM2.75m
11:36AM2.71m
00:00AM2.69m
Low Tide
1:51AM0.84m
2:07PM0.74m
2:32AM0.75m
2:46PM0.68m
3:12AM0.68m
3:26PM0.66m
3:54AM0.64m
4:07PM0.68m
4:37AM0.63m
4:52PM0.73m
5:23AM0.65m
5:44PM0.80m
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6:46
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5:57
5:58
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6:00
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6:00
 mm
3
7
13
2
Temp °C
15
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14
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Feels °C
11
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12
6
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11
11
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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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