Surf Forecasts:
Fergusons Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 7,247 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fergusons Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fergusons Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fergusons Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 7 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 14 | W 14 | W 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1118 | 2079 | 4046 | 4793 | 6312 | 6618 | 3100 | 4584 | 2780 | 2444 | 1873 | 718 | 1854 | 823 | 1384 | 1305 | 1472 | 2367 | 4942 | 4555 | 5056 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:47AM2.79m | 10:59PM2.88m | 11:21AM2.77m | 11:35PM2.83m | 11:57AM2.70m | 00:15AM2.73m | 12:38PM2.59m | 1:00AM2.57m | 1:26PM2.44m | 1:57AM2.40m | 2:27PM2.29m | 3:10AM2.25m | 3:46PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:52PM-0.04m | 5:12AM-0.09m | 5:26PM-0.03m | 5:49AM-0.05m | 6:05PM0.04m | 6:30AM0.06m | 6:48PM0.16m | 7:16AM0.22m | 7:40PM0.31m | 8:12AM0.39m | 8:48PM0.46m | 9:24AM0.54m | 10:12PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | W 22 | W 20 | W 18 | — | WSW 14 | W 10 | NW 9 | WSW 14 | — | — | W 15 | — | W 14 | W 16 |
11 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 82 | 186 | 230 | — | 557 | 1854 | 402 | 1384 | — | — | 440 | — | 4555 | 5056 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 276 | 232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WSW 11 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 10 | W 14 | W 15 | W 16 |
1118 | 2079 | 4046 | 4793 | 6312 | 6618 | 3100 | 4584 | 2780 | 2444 | 1873 | 718 | 1138 | 823 | — | 1305 | 1472 | 2367 | 4942 | 3170 | 3218 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 197 | 197 | 155 | 197 | 208 | 96 | 198 | 195 | 155 | 153 | 155 | 203 | 96 | 205 | 96 | 96 | 210 | 96 | 218 | 197 | 99 |
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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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