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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
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Friday (Sep 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fergusons Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the E by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 1809 | 2261 | 1505 | 1385 | 3228 | 2822 | 2747 | 4266 | 3566 | 2814 | 1665 | 932 | 582 | 408 | 2236 | 6705 | 2771 | 2462 | 2133 | 1538 | 2110 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:12PM 2.24 | 5:52AM 2.23 | 6:25PM 2.33 | 6:57AM 2.32 | 7:24PM 2.47 | 7:50AM 2.44 | 8:10PM 2.60 | 8:33AM 2.55 | 8:49PM 2.69 | 9:09AM 2.62 | 9:25PM 2.74 | 9:43AM 2.66 | 9:58PM 2.73 | 10:14AM 2.66 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:35PM 0.54 | 12:09PM 0.60 | 12:43AM 0.44 | 1:11PM 0.46 | 1:37AM 0.30 | 2:00PM 0.29 | 2:22AM 0.17 | 2:41PM 0.15 | 3:00AM 0.06 | 3:17PM 0.05 | 3:35AM -0.00 | 3:51PM -0.00 | 4:08AM -0.02 | ||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 23 | 12 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - West Coast
The wind is still cross-on at Fergusons Beach (moderate winds from the W at FarewellSpitAws 37 km from Fergusons Beach). 2.2m 13s groundswell from the WSW with a 1.4m 18s long period groundswell from the W. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
37 km away, 40 min ago
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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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