Fishermans Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° S 174.77° E

Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fishermans Reef sea temperature is
14.7°C
0.3° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, NE swell with 47 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 11th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a long 16-day window, and I gotta be straight with you—this one’s a tough stretch. Fishermans Reef is a very sheltered reef break that rarely breaks, and that’s the story here. The swell is tiny almost the whole period, with energy readings mostly under 100 (weak), and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There is no standout, no day to circle on the calendar. The first recommendation isn’t even really a recommendation—it’s just the first record.

We kick off Thursday, 10th September, with a tiny 0.7ft swell from the NNE, cross-off wind, and combined energy of only 28. That’s ankle-snappers at best. The water temp is 58.5°, which is about average for the time of year—nothing unusual there. Friday the 11th is more of the same: 1.0ft, cross-off turning offshore in the afternoon, but the swell’s too weak to do anything with. Saturday and Sunday stay tiny—0.7ft—with clean offshore winds, but the ocean is just flat. Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th? 0.7ft, clean, but no energy (24 and 21). You could paddle out and not get wet.

Wednesday 16th through Friday 18th stays in that 0.3ft to 1.0ft range. The combined energy drops as low as 8 on Friday—that’s barely a ripple. Saturday 19th shows a bit of a pulse: 3.6ft from the NNW, but the period is a short 5 seconds—windswell junk. It’s clean, but it’s not going to wrap in well at this sheltered spot. The energy hits 60, still weak. Sunday 20th afternoon sees 3.6ft from the north with a slightly better 8-second period and combined energy of 161 (moderate), but that’s the highest energy of the whole run, and it’s still poor conditions. Monday 21st falls apart again.

The best of a bad bunch actually comes right at the end of the window. Tuesday 22nd September afternoon: 3.3ft from the east, 10-second period, offshore wind, and combined energy of 184—the strongest energy here. That’s a moderate groundswell pulse, but the wind is moderate offshore, and for a rarely-breaking, very sheltered reef, it’s still a gamble. The 25th September Friday morning gives us 1.6ft from the east, 11-second period, and glassy conditions—that’s the cleanest of the lot, but only 1.6ft. It’s pretty, but not surfable.

Honestly, with the combined energy staying under 100 for most of the run, and only two brief moderate blips (Sunday 20th and Tuesday 22nd), this is a near-total blank period. Fishermans Reef rarely breaks anyway, and this forecast confirms it. For kite surfing? The wind picks up nicely through the middle of the period, with 18-22 mph offshore breezes on the 12th, 17th, and 19th—that might be more interesting if you’ve got a kite.

There are no standouts. No "best on offer." Just patience and a whole lot of flat water.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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13
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Energy kJ
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26
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Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
SSW
20
SSW
30
SW
25
WSW
35
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30
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High Tide
6:37PM2.89m
7:05AM2.81m
7:25PM2.95m
7:54AM2.87m
8:10PM2.96m
8:40AM2.89m
8:55PM2.93m
9:25AM2.88m
9:38PM2.86m
10:08AM2.82m
10:20PM2.76m
10:50AM2.74m
11:02PM2.66m
Low Tide
12:25PM0.61m
00:55AM0.64m
1:15PM0.54m
1:43AM0.57m
2:01PM0.51m
2:27AM0.53m
2:44PM0.51m
3:09AM0.53m
3:25PM0.56m
3:50AM0.56m
4:07PM0.65m
4:30AM0.63m
4:50PM0.75m
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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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