
Surf Forecasts:
Fergusons Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with W 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fergusons Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, near gales from the SE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue morning, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | W 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 973 | 2002 | 1508 | 578 | 738 | 1624 | 1849 | 4682 | 3258 | 1981 | 1556 | 529 | 357 | 341 | 928 | 1239 | 1045 | 794 | 1414 | 1064 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:52PM2.64m | 12:16PM2.53m | 00:30AM2.59m | 12:56PM2.46m | 1:11AM2.51m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:06AM0.31m | 6:23PM0.32m | 6:47AM0.30m | 7:03PM0.34m | 7:30AM0.30m | 7:48PM0.37m | 8:18AM0.32m | 8:39PM0.41m | 9:11AM0.34m | 9:38PM0.43m | 10:12AM0.36m | 10:43PM0.42m | 11:17AM0.35m | ||||||||
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
— | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 6 | — | 9 | — | 10 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
32 | 973 | 26 | 1508 | 578 | 738 | 1624 | 1849 | 4682 | 3258 | 1981 | 1556 | 529 | 357 | 341 | 928 | 1239 | 1045 | 778 | 1414 | 1064 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | W 18 | W 21 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 9 | N 8 | W 18 | — | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | E 7 | WSW 7 | E 7 | W 20 | W 18 | E 6 | E 5 |
31 | 25 | 34 | 601 | 161 | 157 | 93 | 1455 | — | 20 | 22 | 12 | 133 | 54 | 48 | 38 | 54 | 377 | 794 | 23 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 23 | — | NE 8 | W 17 | W 16 | W 22 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | E 5 | W 18 | E 6 | W 22 | E 6 | — | — | — |
— | 11 | — | 346 | 566 | 406 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 13 | 174 | 31 | 145 | 29 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 6 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 4 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
215 | 187 | 2002 | — | — | — | 6 | 1783 | 1852 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 62 | 93 | — | 19 | 42 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 198 | 203 | 85 | 92 | 92 | 96 | 96 | 163 | 0 | 102 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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