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Fletchers Beach Surf Forecast
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Fletchers Beach surfForecast / Nelson – West Coast / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 17 May 2025 NZST
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 Sunday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 18s period with a secondary swell of 10ft and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fletchers Beach in the next 12 days are 7ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4ft 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 19th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 19th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fletchers Beach over the next 12 days.
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 1559 | 1537 | 1417 | 2003 | 1331 | 806 | 736 | 496 | 324 | 723 | 682 | 534 | 345 | 212 | 199 | 812 | 1597 | 623 | 682 | 549 | 611 | 642 | 1156 | 755 | 401 | 302 | 275 | 203 | 510 | 1018 | 3201 | 3783 | 2285 | 3216 | 6102 | 6057 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 1:10AM 9.35 | 1:32PM 8.76 | 1:59AM 9.12 | 2:25PM 8.53 | 2:54AM 8.96 | 3:28PM 8.4 | 3:57AM 8.99 | 4:35PM 8.53 | 5:01AM 9.19 | 5:41PM 8.89 | 6:04AM 9.55 | 6:42PM 9.45 | 7:03AM 10.04 | 7:38PM 10.07 | 7:58AM 10.5 | 8:30PM 10.66 | 8:51AM 10.83 | 9:20PM 11.09 | 9:42AM 11.02 | 10:09PM 11.32 | 10:32AM 10.99 | 10:58PM 11.32 | 11:22AM 10.73 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 7:28AM 2.2 | 7:45PM 2.23 | 8:20AM 2.36 | 8:39PM 2.46 | 9:19AM 2.4 | 9:40PM 2.53 | 10:23AM 2.23 | 10:46PM 2.43 | 11:27AM 1.84 | 11:51PM 2.1 | 12:28PM 1.35 | 12:52AM 1.61 | 1:24PM 0.79 | 1:49AM 1.05 | 2:16PM 0.33 | 2:42AM 0.56 | 3:07PM 0.03 | 3:34AM 0.23 | 3:56PM -0.07 | 4:24AM 0.1 | 4:45PM 0 | 5:14AM 0.2 | 5:33PM 0.3 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 |
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Rain (in) | 0.8 | 1.7 | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | - |
| Temp. °F | 63 | 61 | 59 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 57 |
| Feels °F (?) | 48 | 59 | 46 | 43 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 50 | 52 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 52 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 54 | 48 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 46 | 54 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 2.8in), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Sat night, min 48°F on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 59°F on Thu afternoon, min 52°F on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 63°F on Sun night, min 54°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.1in), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 63°F on Mon night, min 55°F on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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