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Fergusons Beach Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – West Coast (6 surf breaks) /
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Fergusons Beach surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fergusons Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fergusons Beach sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fergusons Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fergusons Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fergusons Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 24th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fergusons Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | |
219 | 232 | 348 | 302 | 346 | 477 | 551 | 361 | 1687 | 1672 | 1178 | 778 | 475 | 326 | 164 | 127 | 91 | 130 | 172 | 330 | 316 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 1:39AM2.66m | 2:19PM2.50m | 2:43AM2.53m | 3:21PM2.38m | 3:49AM2.44m | 4:24PM2.31m | 4:54AM2.40m | 5:24PM2.30m | 5:52AM2.41m | 6:20PM2.34m | 6:43AM2.44m | 7:08PM2.41m | 7:29AM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24PM0.29m | 8:01AM0.25m | 8:26PM0.42m | 9:06AM0.37m | 9:31PM0.52m | 10:10AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.56m | 11:11AM0.50m | 11:36PM0.56m | 12:06PM0.50m | 00:31AM0.52m | 12:56PM0.48m | 1:19AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 |
 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | 5:13 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | NNW 7 |
 kJ | 102 | 204 | 348 | 302 | 346 | 477 | 551 | 361 | 1687 | 1672 | 1178 | 778 | 475 | 326 | 164 | 127 | 91 | 81 | 172 | 330 | 210 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WNW 13 | N 7 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 6 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | N 11 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 28 | 232 | 69 | 115 | 154 | 80 | 21 | 62 | 89 | 57 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 130 | 57 | 3 | 316 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | N 6 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | NNW 9 | N 7 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | N 13 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 16 | N 5 | N 7 | — | W 14 |
| kJ | 40 | 79 | 122 | 31 | 77 | 222 | 29 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 50 | 14 | 16 | — | 150 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | — | E 4 | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | N 5 | — |
| kJ | 219 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 4 | — | 34 | 53 | 35 | 23 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 51 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 153 | 102 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 96 |
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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 16 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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