Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 04 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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, N swell with 1,085 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with N 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans Reef in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 10th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, let's be straight with you from the get-go. This is a quiet stretch for our little corner of the world. The swell is tiny for most of the run, and honestly, there's no standout day that I'd be circling on the calendar with a big, fat marker. We're looking at a long drought of small, weak surf, so don't get your hopes up for anything epic.

The only wave we've got to talk about is Fishermans Reef. This is a very sheltered, beginner-friendly reef break that, to be honest, rarely breaks. It's a bit of a fickle spot. The first week is a complete write-off. From Tuesday, the 4th of August, right through to the morning of Saturday the 8th, we're looking at puny 0.3ft waves from the NE. The combined energy is barely a whisper, sitting at just 21 (on the 4th). The wind is mostly clean or glassy, but there's simply no water moving.

Things start to look a little more interesting on the afternoon of Saturday the 8th. The swell starts to bump up, but it's a messy, short-period windswell from the N, with a period of only 4 seconds. The wind is onshore and choppy, making it pretty ordinary. By Sunday the 9th, the swell is up to 5ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, with a combined energy hitting 293, but it's still a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. Not worth paddling out, honestly.

Now, Monday the 10th of August is the pick of the litter. The swell drops a touch to 5ft to 6ft, still from the N, but the period extends to 9-10 seconds, giving it a bit more punch. The combined energy jumps to 643 in the morning, and the wind swings offshore from the SSW. The waves are surfable, but the conditions are described as "very ordinary." It's the best we get, but it's not pretty. The water temperature is about 57°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, the swell drops back down. We get a brief pulse on the morning of the 14th of August (Friday) with 5ft swell, a 5-second period, and moderate offshore wind, but it's a weak, messy wave. The afternoon of the 14th sees a 6ft swell from the E with a 6-second period and a combined energy of 316, but again, described as "very ordinary." The rest of the run into the third week sees small, clean, or glassy conditions, but with wave heights under 4ft and combined energy mostly under 256, it's just not doing much.

For a spot that already rarely breaks, this is a blank run that is pretty normal for the area. There's just nothing to get excited about.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning).

Tue
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
18
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
16
0.1
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15
0.1
NE
16
0.7
N
4
0.9
N
5
1.4
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6
1.8
N
7
2.5
N
8
1.8
N
10
1.5
N
9
1.4
NNE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
10
10
6
5
5
5
10
10
10
8
10
14
34
134
286
881
640
405
333
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
S
25
S
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
W
10
W
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
25
N
30
N
15
NNW
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
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glassy
High Tide
11:33PM2.71m
11:55AM2.61m
00:18AM2.67m
12:43PM2.58m
1:08AM2.61m
1:37PM2.55m
2:04AM2.57m
2:41PM2.53m
3:08AM2.54m
3:54PM2.57m
4:18AM2.56m
5:04PM2.67m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.80m
5:47AM0.74m
6:01PM0.86m
6:36AM0.75m
6:58PM0.92m
7:29AM0.76m
8:00PM0.94m
8:26AM0.76m
9:04PM0.94m
9:28AM0.74m
10:10PM0.89m
10:33AM0.70m
11:16PM0.82m
cloud
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7:09
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5:37
5:38
5:38
5:39
5:40
5:42
5:43
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3
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Temp °C
13
8
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9
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Feels °C
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13
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12
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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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