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Fox River surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 13 Nov 2025 NZDT
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Fox River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fox River sea temperature is
15.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fox River this week:

The surf forecast for Fox River over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fox River in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 14th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 16th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 15th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fox River over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
3
2
0
0
0
4
4
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
4
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
WSW
1.1
WSW
2.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.2
WSW
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.5
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.3
NW
2.5
NNW
2
NNW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)121191314141212131312118712111111101113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2742968284751895324832782648316020231138460179297612785125614667927468
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
5
W
10
WSW
5
W
15
NNW
25
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
10
S
5
W
5
NW
10
ENE
20
NE
25
NNE
20
NE
25
N
20
NNE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glassoncross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:31PM
2.35
7:11AM
2.25
7:35PM
2.34
8:09AM
2.29
8:29PM
2.38
8:58AM
2.37
9:15PM
2.43
9:39AM
2.44
9:56PM
2.48
10:17AM
2.52
10:33PM
2.54
10:52AM
2.58
11:10PM
2.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:10PM
0.71
12:51AM
0.62
1:16PM
0.70
1:52AM
0.60
2:14PM
0.65
2:43AM
0.55
3:04PM
0.58
3:27AM
0.49
3:47PM
0.52
4:06AM
0.45
4:25PM
0.45
4:43AM
0.42
5:02PM
0.41
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Sunrise6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-8:30--8:31--8:32--8:34--8:36--8:37--8:37-
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
1791--1251------43--21319
Temp. °C131313151515111211141411141516161717181817
Feels °C (?)1113111312106671112991112131517181715
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Information about the Fox River Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fox River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fox River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fox River 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 (Fox River) 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 Fox River 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.

Fox River is 178 km (111 miles) from the city of Nelson. If you plan a holiday in West Coast South Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nelson. Nelson has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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