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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 5 pm Thursday 17 Jul 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 Thursday (Jul 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fletchers Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 305 | 206 | 640 | 1079 | 1557 | 1706 | 1471 | 1275 | 1236 | 986 | 712 | 838 | 1688 | 975 | 799 | 719 | 1416 | 1116 | 731 | 448 | 248 | 149 | 291 | 322 | 355 | 234 | 190 | 150 | 144 | 169 | 215 | 222 | 292 | 340 | 273 | 714 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:56AM 3.01 | 3:30PM 2.84 | 3:54AM 2.89 | 4:33PM 2.78 | 5:00AM 2.79 | 5:42PM 2.78 | 6:12AM 2.76 | 6:53PM 2.84 | 7:23AM 2.81 | 7:58PM 2.96 | 8:26AM 2.91 | 8:56PM 3.10 | 9:22AM 3.02 | 9:48PM 3.23 | 10:11AM 3.10 | 10:34PM 3.32 | 10:56AM 3.15 | 11:17PM 3.34 | 11:38AM 3.14 | 11:57PM 3.31 | 12:18PM 3.09 | 12:36AM 3.22 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:45PM 0.47 | 9:19AM 0.41 | 9:43PM 0.58 | 10:18AM 0.51 | 10:48PM 0.66 | 11:24AM 0.58 | 12:00AM 0.68 | 12:33PM 0.58 | 1:11AM 0.62 | 1:39PM 0.51 | 2:15AM 0.50 | 2:39PM 0.40 | 3:12AM 0.37 | 3:32PM 0.29 | 4:03AM 0.25 | 4:20PM 0.20 | 4:49AM 0.17 | 5:04PM 0.15 | 5:32AM 0.14 | 5:45PM 0.17 | 6:12AM 0.17 | 6:25PM 0.24 | 6:51AM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tue 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 |
| Sunset | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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