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Fergusons Beach surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fergusons Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fergusons Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fergusons Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 11) at 1AM.
Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 10th Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 13th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 13th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fergusons Beach over the next 12 days.
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Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 17 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 447 | 265 | 1163 | 1293 | 778 | 599 | 561 | 737 | 758 | 1376 | 2434 | 3355 | 8127 | 1699 | 3750 | 890 | 1475 | 1750 | 1179 | 342 | 302 | 400 | 408 | 313 | 469 | 292 | 136 | 161 | 341 | 115 | 300 | 38 | 30 | 204 | 238 | 459 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:57PM 2.40 | 8:22AM 2.42 | 8:41PM 2.53 | 9:05AM 2.56 | 9:24PM 2.65 | 9:47AM 2.68 | 10:07PM 2.75 | 10:29AM 2.77 | 10:53PM 2.81 | 11:13AM 2.83 | 11:40PM 2.83 | 11:59AM 2.86 | 12:30AM 2.80 | 12:48PM 2.84 | 1:23AM 2.74 | 1:41PM 2.79 | 2:18AM 2.65 | 2:37PM 2.71 | 3:15AM 2.56 | 3:38PM 2.63 | 4:16AM 2.48 | 4:42PM 2.57 | 5:19AM 2.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:09AM 0.37 | 2:31PM 0.38 | 2:53AM 0.29 | 3:13PM 0.29 | 3:36AM 0.23 | 3:55PM 0.22 | 4:19AM 0.18 | 4:38PM 0.16 | 5:04AM 0.16 | 5:23PM 0.13 | 5:50AM 0.16 | 6:12PM 0.12 | 6:38AM 0.19 | 7:04PM 0.15 | 7:29AM 0.24 | 8:01PM 0.19 | 8:24AM 0.29 | 9:00PM 0.24 | 9:23AM 0.35 | 10:01PM 0.29 | 10:25AM 0.40 | 11:04PM 0.33 | 11:30AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Sat 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thu 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 |
Sunset | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Fergusons Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fergusons Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fergusons Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fergusons Beach 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 (Fergusons Beach) 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 Fergusons Beach 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.
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