Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
13.9° C
1.0° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 165 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Fishermans Reef is a very sheltered little reef set-up that rarely breaks, and this 16-day window is a tough one for anyone hoping to get wet. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the conditions are just not cooperating. You’ll be looking at a long stretch of nothing much worth paddling out for.

The first few days from Wednesday the 22nd of July through to the end of the month are all marked as poor surf. The swell is tiny, barely reaching 1ft to 3ft, and the combined energy is low, often in the double digits (8 to 109). The wind is offshore or cross-offshore a lot of the time, which would be a positive if there was any real swell to work with. There’s a moment on Sunday the 26th of July with glassy conditions, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft with a period of 11 seconds – it’s just not enough.

Moving into the first week of August, it’s more of the same. The swell stays under 2ft, and the combined energy never gets above 77. The wind is often a cross-off or clean, but it’s like flogging a dead horse. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Wednesday the 5th of August where it’s dead calm and glassy, with a 0.7ft swell from the north at a very long 17 seconds, but it’s just a whisper. The afternoon of that same day sees a light cross-onshore breeze, and by Thursday the 6th, the wind is onshore and the swell is rubbish.

Honestly, there’s no standout here. The swell is too small, the energy is too weak, and the break is too sheltered to pick up anything meaningful. For a spot that rarely breaks anyway, this is a blank run. Sometimes the forecasts change, but right now, it’s a flat spell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

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5
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6
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12
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7
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Energy kJ
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24
131
98
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87
125
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Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
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10
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15
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15
NNW
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NNW
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35
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High Tide
1:46AM2.58m
2:21PM2.47m
2:37AM2.46m
3:20PM2.39m
3:32AM2.38m
4:22PM2.37m
4:30AM2.33m
5:19PM2.39m
5:25AM2.33m
6:08PM2.45m
6:14AM2.37m
6:51PM2.52m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.94m
8:05AM0.88m
8:35PM1.02m
8:54AM0.97m
9:29PM1.08m
9:45AM1.04m
10:23PM1.11m
10:38AM1.07m
11:17PM1.11m
11:32AM1.06m
00:08AM1.08m
12:25PM1.00m
00:56AM1.04m
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Temp °C
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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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