Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.7° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, N swell with 74 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s not beat around the bush – it’s a tough run ahead for this stretch. The only break on the cards is Fishermans Reef, and it’s a rare one that only breaks occasionally, so don’t pin your hopes on a solid session. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Through the entire 16-day window, the swell is basically non-existent. We’re talking a tiny 0.3ft to 0.7ft at best from the NE, with a weak combined energy that barely cracks double digits (8 to 13). The period is long, around 10 to 11 seconds, which would normally be a treat for a point reef like this, but there’s just no height to work with. The strongest pulse comes through on Friday the 28th, with a 3ft swell from the N, but it’s a 4-second wind chop and the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph – that’s just messy, lumpy junk. The energy jumps to 57, but it’s poor surf conditions across the board.

The best you can hope for is a glimmer of hope on Thursday the 27th morning – glassy conditions with a 0.3ft NE swell, but it’s still tiny. Or maybe Saturday the 29th morning with a light offshore breeze and a 1.0ft swell, but again, you’re barely getting wet. The wind is often offshore or cross-offshore, which is a positive for the reef, but without any real swell, it’s a flat spell. Looks like this area is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through the first week, with those onshore northerlies later.

In the second week, from the 1st of September onward, it’s more of the same – 1ft max, mostly clean but still flat. The 3rd of September morning has a gentle offshore breeze, but with a 1ft at 9 seconds, it’s barely a ripple. Overall, there’s no standout session here. A blank run like this is pretty normal for a spot that rarely breaks. It’s a long wait, but forecasts can change.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.4
N
6
0.1
E
12
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E
12
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E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
5
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4
4
5
4
4
4
4
8
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22
47
24
13
21
48
Wind (km/h)
20
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20
SW
10
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15
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20
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NW
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NNE
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NNW
20
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High Tide
3:47AM2.27m
4:43PM2.34m
4:48AM2.28m
5:35PM2.42m
5:43AM2.34m
6:20PM2.51m
6:31AM2.43m
7:00PM2.61m
7:16AM2.53m
7:40PM2.69m
7:58AM2.62m
8:20PM2.76m
Low Tide
9:46PM1.15m
10:01AM1.11m
10:43PM1.15m
11:00AM1.08m
11:37PM1.11m
11:55AM1.01m
00:26AM1.03m
12:43PM0.92m
1:09AM0.94m
1:26PM0.82m
1:51AM0.84m
2:07PM0.74m
2:32AM0.75m
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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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