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Lat Long: 36.27° S 174.80° E

Goat Island Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Goat Island Reef sea temperature is
16.5°C
0.4° 

Goat Island Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Goat Island Reef surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, N swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Goat Island Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Goat Island Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Goat Island Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 4th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 4th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 10th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:53PM2.15m
4:27AM1.99m
4:53PM2.13m
5:28AM2.02m
5:48PM2.13m
6:23AM2.07m
6:38PM2.13m
7:12AM2.13m
7:25PM2.13m
7:57AM2.18m
8:09PM2.13m
8:39AM2.21m
8:50PM2.12m
Low Tide
10:24PM0.35m
10:43AM0.40m
11:21PM0.33m
11:42AM0.41m
00:14AM0.29m
12:36PM0.40m
1:02AM0.26m
1:26PM0.39m
1:47AM0.24m
2:12PM0.38m
2:29AM0.23m
2:56PM0.37m
3:09AM0.24m
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Information about the Goat Island Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Goat Island Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Goat Island Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Goat Island 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 (Goat Island 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 Goat Island 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.

Goat Island Reef is 59 km (37 miles) from the city of Northshore. If you plan a holiday in Northland, 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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