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Fox River Surf Forecast
/ West Coast South Island (21 surf breaks) /
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Fox River surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 NZST
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 (Sep 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fox River in the next 12 days are 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fox River over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3100 | 1783 | 5808 | 4192 | 2956 | 1638 | 792 | 617 | 149 | 3098 | 5728 | 2994 | 3521 | 2623 | 1606 | 1027 | 814 | 1521 | 1734 | 1585 | 1144 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:28PM 2.53 | 8:58AM 2.50 | 9:15PM 2.65 | 9:40AM 2.61 | 9:55PM 2.74 | 10:17AM 2.69 | 10:31PM 2.80 | 10:51AM 2.73 | 11:05PM 2.81 | 11:24AM 2.74 | 11:38PM 2.78 | 11:56AM 2.72 | 12:11AM 2.71 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:12PM 0.58 | 2:44AM 0.42 | 3:02PM 0.44 | 3:29AM 0.29 | 3:44PM 0.32 | 4:08AM 0.20 | 4:22PM 0.24 | 4:43AM 0.16 | 4:57PM 0.20 | 5:17AM 0.15 | 5:31PM 0.21 | 5:50AM 0.20 | 6:05PM 0.26 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 26 | 32 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West Coast South Island
The wind is still cross-on at Fox River (fresh winds from the W at WestportAeroAws 36 km from Fox River). 3.8m 11s groundswell from the WNW with a 0.8m 12s groundswell from the WSW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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