Fergusons Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.56° S 172.57° E

Issued: 11 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fergusons Beach sea temperature is
14.7° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Fergusons Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fergusons Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with WSW swell.

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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fergusons Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 6th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fergusons Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
18
3
W
16
2.5
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.2
W
18
1.7
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5104
4163
3059
1668
1076
439
427
406
615
2088
1517
919
1630
1096
744
472
1061
1195
999
795
669
Wind (km/h)
55
SE
55
ESE
40
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
15
SSE
10
WNW
5
E
20
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
E
5
NE
15
E
10
SE
10
NE
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:39PM2.38m
1:58AM2.44m
2:28PM2.31m
2:51AM2.38m
3:25PM2.27m
3:53AM2.35m
4:29PM2.27m
4:59AM2.38m
5:37PM2.33m
6:07AM2.46m
6:43PM2.46m
7:12AM2.58m
7:45PM2.64m
Low Tide
7:48PM0.37m
8:18AM0.32m
8:39PM0.41m
9:11AM0.34m
9:38PM0.43m
10:12AM0.36m
10:43PM0.42m
11:17AM0.35m
11:51PM0.35m
12:25PM0.30m
00:58AM0.22m
1:31PM0.19m
2:00AM0.06m
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7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:50
7:50
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:19
 mm
2
3
22
23
11
Temp °C
13
14
13
12
12
13
14
14
12
13
14
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
10
9
9
Feels °C
0
3
4
7
5
5
13
13
8
7
8
5
6
8
5
7
7
8
6
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
18
3
W
16
2.5
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.3
E
8
1.1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
15
Energy kJ
5104
4163
3059
1668
1076
201
427
406
615
2088
1517
811
1630
1096
744
472
1061
1195
999
795
669
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
8
1.1
WSW
14
0.5
E
5
0.5
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
17
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
9
1.2
W
18
0.6
E
6
0.4
ENE
4
0.8
W
18
0.1
NE
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
5
32
81
95
54
439
14
26
376
201
220
919
22
7
404
6
3
6
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
8
0.3
W
20
0.5
W
18
0.7
E
6
0.4
W
21
0.7
W
20
1.1
E
8
0.3
W
21
0.3
E
4
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
106
67
167
36
144
377
149
81
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
E
8
3.5
E
9
2.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
6
1.8
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
1003
2182
887
167
135
388
234
32
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
6
1
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
96
181
96
10
10
0
10
0
0
102
0
0
0
0
0
0
102
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nelson - West Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
6
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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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