Fox River Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.03° S 171.39° E

Fox River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fox River sea temperature is
13.1°C
0.5° 

Fox River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fox River surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 8,771 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fox River this week:

The surf forecast for Fox River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fox River in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 30th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 30th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 31st Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fox River over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat morning).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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1
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
15
3
W
14
3
W
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
W
13
2.5
W
13
2.3
W
12
2
WNW
8
4
NNW
10
3.5
NNW
10
3
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
9
2.5
W
9
0.8
WSW
20
1
WSW
18
2.2
WSW
9
3
WSW
12
5
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4279
4009
3606
3469
2582
2542
2209
1480
527
3522
2690
1484
417
1016
507
677
686
2198
5706
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NE
35
NNE
40
NNE
25
NNW
20
NW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
20
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
Wind State
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on
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on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross
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cross-on
cross-on
on
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cross-on
High Tide
8:52AM2.28m
9:09PM2.42m
9:33AM2.42m
9:48PM2.57m
10:10AM2.56m
10:24PM2.70m
10:45AM2.66m
10:59PM2.80m
11:20AM2.74m
11:34PM2.86m
11:55AM2.78m
00:10AM2.87m
Low Tide
2:40AM0.70m
2:58PM0.67m
3:23AM0.54m
3:39PM0.52m
4:02AM0.38m
4:15PM0.38m
4:37AM0.24m
4:50PM0.26m
5:12AM0.15m
5:25PM0.19m
5:47AM0.09m
6:01PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
10
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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 16 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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