Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
14.0° 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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNW swell with 126 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Honestly, Fishermans Reef is one of those spots that rarely breaks, and this 16-day run proves why. There’s a huge gap of almost no surf at all, so don’t get your hopes up until the very end.

Starting out Wednesday the 29th of July, there’s a tiny 2ft easterly swell with a 13-second period, but combined energy is weak at 125 – it’s just a tease. The NE wind is onshore, making it choppy and poor. That flat, messy story repeats through Thursday and Friday the 31st, where offshore W wind cleans things up but the swell is only 2ft. Saturday the 1st of August through Sunday the 2nd, you get glassy, offshore mornings with swells dropping to 1ft or less and combined energy as low as 25. It’s a total flat spell. The first full week is a no-go. Even when a 15-second groundswell shows on Sunday the 2nd, it’s only 0.7ft from the NNE. You’re better off doing yard work.

The only real action comes around Monday the 11th of August, when a 5ft ENE groundswell shows up with a clean 12-second period and cross-offshore S wind. Combined energy hits 824 – that’s moderate power. Tuesday the 12th of August brings the biggest pulse: 8ft ENE swell with a very long 15-second period, and combined energy surging to 2547 – strong stuff. That morning looks clean, but at that size and with a long period, it’s expert-only territory and the direction isn’t spot-on for the reef’s best. After that, it fades fast into the 13th and 14th.

So, you’ve got a brutal 10-day flat patch, then a brief window on August 11th and the morning of the 12th. That Tuesday morning is your standout, but only if you’ve got the skills. Otherwise, it’s a long wait. Water temp is about normal for the season.

Keep your head up,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
13
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13
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E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
12
1.3
N
5
0.5
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11
0.5
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
ENE
13
0.3
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13
0.3
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12
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.2
NNE
14
0.1
N
16
0.1
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16
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
18
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
119
109
102
100
88
61
63
39
34
29
24
22
8
18
7
6
6
6
7
6
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
W
25
W
20
WNW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
S
20
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
Wind State
on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
7:31PM2.59m
7:41AM2.49m
8:10PM2.66m
8:23AM2.56m
8:49PM2.71m
9:04AM2.60m
9:28PM2.74m
9:46AM2.63m
10:08PM2.75m
10:28AM2.64m
10:50PM2.74m
11:11AM2.64m
11:33PM2.71m
Low Tide
1:12PM0.92m
1:40AM0.97m
1:54PM0.83m
2:21AM0.90m
2:34PM0.76m
3:01AM0.83m
3:12PM0.73m
3:41AM0.78m
3:50PM0.72m
4:21AM0.75m
4:29PM0.75m
5:03AM0.74m
5:12PM0.80m
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7:20
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5:32
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Temp °C
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8
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Feels °C
9
9
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11
8
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4
10
9
8
9
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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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