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Fletchers Beach Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – West Coast (6 surf breaks) /
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Fletchers Beach surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fletchers Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fletchers Beach sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fletchers Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fletchers Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fletchers Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fletchers Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 492 | 2398 | 1584 | 1365 | 942 | 1230 | 2815 | 1816 | 956 | 1041 | 934 | 1065 | 518 | 573 | 1313 | 785 | 1267 | 2349 | 3173 | 522 | 395 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
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Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | ||
| Sunset | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5 | ||
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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 16 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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