Fletchers Beach Surf Forecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nelson - West Coast
Cross-off wind 9 km from Wharariki Beach has become light (light winds from the SW at Whanganui Inlet Weather NZ). Waves should be turning clean at Wharariki Beach.
Actual: 29 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fletchers Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fletchers Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fletchers Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 19) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 19th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 19th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fletchers Beach over the next 12 days.
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Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | WNW | WNW | NW | NNW | NE | W | W | W | W |
| 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| 6189 | 4473 | 2310 | 1048 | 723 | 809 | 862 | 694 | 266 | 1663 | 1420 | 945 | 691 | 730 | 606 | 598 | 503 | 489 | 442 | 356 | 366 | 320 | 215 | 155 | 258 | 183 | 122 | 265 | 882 | 619 | 489 | 229 | 472 | 413 | 407 | 250 |
WSW | WSW | WSW | SSW | WSW | W | WSW | W | SSW | ESE | ESE | SE | SE | ESE | SE | SE | NE | ESE | ESE | ESE | NW | SSE | E | SSE | S | WSW | WSW | W | W | SE | ESE | ESE | E | ESE | ENE | NNE |
| cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on |
3:14PM 2.53 | 3:45AM 2.67 | 4:21PM 2.54 | 4:51AM 2.72 | 5:29PM 2.64 | 5:55AM 2.85 | 6:32PM 2.81 | 6:54AM 3.02 | 7:29PM 3.03 | 7:49AM 3.20 | 8:21PM 3.24 | 8:40AM 3.36 | 9:10PM 3.41 | 9:31AM 3.46 | 9:58PM 3.52 | 10:20AM 3.48 | 10:46PM 3.56 | 11:09AM 3.43 | 11:35PM 3.51 | 11:59AM 3.31 | 12:25AM 3.39 | 12:50PM 3.14 | 1:17AM 3.23 | |||||||||||||
9:03AM 0.81 | 9:24PM 0.83 | 10:07AM 0.79 | 10:31PM 0.83 | 11:14AM 0.70 | 11:38PM 0.73 | 12:17PM 0.53 | 12:40AM 0.57 | 1:14PM 0.33 | 1:37AM 0.38 | 2:06PM 0.13 | 2:30AM 0.19 | 2:56PM -0.02 | 3:20AM 0.04 | 3:44PM -0.11 | 4:10AM -0.05 | 4:32PM -0.13 | 4:59AM -0.06 | 5:20PM -0.06 | 5:49AM 0.01 | 6:09PM 0.07 | 6:41AM 0.15 | 7:00PM 0.24 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Farewell Spit which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Fletchers Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | light rain | light rain | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | rain shwrs |
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| 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
| - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, strong winds from the NNE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Fletchers Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fletchers Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fletchers Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fletchers 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 (Fletchers 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 Fletchers 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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