Surf Forecasts:
Fishermans Reef surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, N swell with 150 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a pretty quiet stretch ahead for the most part, with a few small windows of interest way down the line. The first week or so is looking flat and uninspiring, so don’t get your hopes up early. The one spot on the radar is Fishermans Reef.
This break is a very sheltered reef setup, and it only breaks on the rare occasion, so you really need the stars to align. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than we’d expect for this time of year, so factor that in if you’re heading out.
The first real blip of anything rideable doesn’t show up until Friday, July 31st. A northwest swell pushes in, with waves around 4ft from the north, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it won’t have much punch. The wind is offshore and clean, but the energy is still moderate (224). Still, the forecast calls it poor surf, so it’s more of a novelty than a standout.
We then drop back into tiny, weak surf for the next week, with waves barely reaching 1ft and energy levels in the low double digits. It’s a real slump.
The only time things get interesting is around Saturday, August 8th and into Sunday, August 9th. Swell builds from the ENE, reaching 5ft on Saturday morning with moderate energy (274) and clean conditions. By Saturday afternoon, it jumps to 6ft from the NE, with a fresh offshore wind and a big jump in energy to 446. That’s the most promising window for this spot, but it’s still not a powerhouse.
Then on Sunday, August 9th, the swell hits 8ft from the NE, with a very strong energy reading of 1290, and a fresh offshore wind. That’s expert territory at that size, and the long 10-second period will give it some shape. By Monday, August 10th, we’re looking at 10ft from the NE, with energy up to 1968 – that’s a serious, powerful swell for a sheltered reef. But it’s described as marginal, so it might be a bit unruly.
Overall, the best bet for the whole 16 days is the Saturday, August 8th afternoon window. The swell is solid at 6ft from the NE, the wind is offshore and clean, and the energy is strong. It’s a rare break anyway, so if it fires, it’ll be a treat. The Sunday and Monday options are huge, but only for experienced surfers.
If you’re not into that long wait, the first week is a total write-off for decent surf. The forecast confidence is higher for the near-term – which is flat – so the long-range swell is a promising but less certain gamble.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | N 7 | N 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 61 | 41 | 89 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 85 | 129 | 123 | 119 | 107 | 102 | 100 | 63 | 150 | 103 | 66 | 39 | 22 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:19PM2.39m | 5:25AM2.33m | 6:08PM2.45m | 6:14AM2.37m | 6:51PM2.52m | 6:59AM2.43m | 7:31PM2.59m | 7:41AM2.49m | 8:10PM2.66m | 8:23AM2.56m | 8:49PM2.71m | 9:04AM2.60m | 9:28PM2.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM1.07m | 11:17PM1.11m | 11:32AM1.06m | 00:08AM1.08m | 12:25PM1.00m | 00:56AM1.04m | 1:12PM0.92m | 1:40AM0.97m | 1:54PM0.83m | 2:21AM0.90m | 2:34PM0.76m | 3:01AM0.83m | 3:12PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 61 | 37 | 89 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 85 | 129 | 123 | 119 | 107 | 102 | 100 | 63 | 61 | 103 | 20 | 35 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 14 | N 6 | N 6 | E 6 | E 5 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | NE 12 | N 19 | NE 18 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | 41 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 7 | 13 | 67 | 66 | 39 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | N 6 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 19 | — | NE 18 | NE 17 | NE 16 | NE 8 | NNE 15 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | S 2 | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 20 | 71 | 214 | 150 | 3 | 42 | 27 | 2 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 39 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 68 | 5 | 39 | 349 | 351 | 5 | 74 | 5 | 74 | 103 | 46 |
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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).
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