Fishermans Reef
Fishermans Reef is a right hand point break on a rocky point, located on the way out to Shakespear Park in the Hauraki Gulf on Aucklands east coast. Fishermans reef needs a big swell in order to bend around the point and break properly. The wave is short, fast and hollow. Watch out for shallow rocks off the point. Good for intermediate to expert surfers.
Optimal Swell Direction:
NE
Optimal Wind Direction:
SW
Tide:
Mid
High
Incoming
Wave Type:
Right point
Wave Size Min:
1.5ft
Wave Shape:
Fast
Hollow
Short
Beach Type:
Rock
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Directions
Fishermans Reef is located on the way out to Shakespear Park in the Hauraki Gulf on Aucklands east coast.
From Auckland, head north on Auckland Northern Motorway, State Highway 1, over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Take exit 398, then turn right onto Hibiscus Coast Highway. Turn right onto Whangaparaoa Road out towards Gulf Harbour. On the north side from Gulf harbour find the point a short walk, at the bottom of a cliff.
Nearest Town:
Gulf Harbour
Nearest City:
Auckland
Travel Time from City:
45mins
Road in:
Seal
Walk in:
Yes
Parking at beach:
Yes