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Daniels Reef surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daniels Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Daniels Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 10ft and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Daniels Reef in the next 12 days are 10ft 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6ft 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daniels Reef over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 60 | 10 | 77 | 10 | 73 | 724 | 1131 | 1159 | 957 | 302 | 172 | 94 | 32 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 43 | 38 | 65 | 21 | 255 | 286 | 155 | 98 | 44 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 35 | 67 | 68 | 55 | 29 | 30 | 23 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (ft) | 11:02AM 8.04 | 11:35PM 8.07 | 11:54AM 7.68 | 12:28AM 7.78 | 12:48PM 7.25 | 1:24AM 7.42 | 1:45PM 6.82 | 2:23AM 7.05 | 2:48PM 6.43 | 3:27AM 6.76 | 3:53PM 6.2 | 4:30AM 6.59 | 4:57PM 6.1 | 5:29AM 6.56 | 5:56PM 6.17 | 6:21AM 6.63 | 6:47PM 6.33 | 7:07AM 6.73 | 7:33PM 6.53 | 7:49AM 6.82 | 8:14PM 6.73 | 8:28AM 6.89 | 8:53PM 6.92 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:26PM -0.16 | 5:56AM 0.43 | 6:18PM 0.16 | 6:51AM 0.75 | 7:12PM 0.56 | 7:49AM 1.15 | 8:10PM 0.95 | 8:50AM 1.48 | 9:11PM 1.31 | 9:54AM 1.67 | 10:13PM 1.54 | 10:57AM 1.74 | 11:14PM 1.64 | 11:54AM 1.67 | 12:10AM 1.61 | 12:45PM 1.51 | 1:00AM 1.54 | 1:30PM 1.31 | 1:45AM 1.44 | 2:10PM 1.15 | 2:27AM 1.35 | 2:48PM 0.98 | 3:07AM 1.28 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | 0.0 | - | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 |
| Temp. °F | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 70 | 68 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 61 |
| Feels °F (?) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 64 | 70 | 66 | 68 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 61 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 59 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 2.7in), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 70°F on Fri afternoon, min 63°F on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 72°F on Sat afternoon, min 59°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.5in), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 72°F on Thu afternoon, min 63°F on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 72°F on Fri afternoon, min 59°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Daniels Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Daniels Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Daniels 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 (Daniels 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 Daniels 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.
Daniels Reef is 55 km (34 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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