Fergusons Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Nelson – West Coast)
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Fergusons Beach
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Fergusons Beach
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Fergusons Beach
Photo credit: Rob Davies
Surf Break: Fergusons Beach
| Name: | Fergusons Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: SE |
Fergusons Beach in North West Coast is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rips and rocks.
Overall Fergusons Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Fergusons Beach surf quality by season and Fergusons Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Fergusons Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Fergusons Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Paturau River | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Wharariki Beach | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Fletchers Beach | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Farewell Spit | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Para Para Rivermouth | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Fergusons Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4405 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4454 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4695 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4756 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4915 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Fergusons Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Whanganui Inlet, New Zealand | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Collingwood, New Zealand | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Collingwood, New Zealand(2) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Motupipi Inlet, New Zealand | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Motupipi Inlet, New Zealand(2) | 24 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Fergusons Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 92 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 119 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Hanmer (New Zealand) | 130 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mount Lyford (New Zealand) | 133 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Temple Basin (New Zealand) | 171 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Fergusons Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Takaka (New Zealand) | 23 mi |
| Second closest city location | Motueka (New Zealand) | 46 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mapua (New Zealand) | 55 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Nelson (New Zealand) | 62 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Richmond (New Zealand) | 62 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Fergusons Beach is Nelson Airport (NSN) in New Zealand, which is 99 km (61 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Fergusons Beach is Woodbourne Airport (BHE), also in New Zealand, 152 km (94 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Westport Airport (WSZ), also in New Zealand, 155 km (96 miles) away.
