Fox River Surf Forecast

/ West Coast South Island (21 surf breaks) /

New Zealand (466 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (42.03° S 171.39° E)

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Fox River surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 18 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 15.0° 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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (NZDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Wed 19th Nov)	8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf	1AM (Thu 20th Nov)	6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful	1PM (Tue 18th Nov)	13ft (4.0m) 12s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	2	3	2	4	3	3	4	4	2	4	3	1	2	0	0	0	2	2
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NNW	NW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	8	11	11	10	10	9	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	15	14	14	13	13	12	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	406	2232	3914	1550	703	422	1356	2035	1750	1490	1398	1249	1377	1377	1171	1172	908	943	500	669	735
Wind (km/h)	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	ESE	SW	WNW	SW	SW	S	W	WNW	ESE	WSW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SSW	NW	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	glass	glass	glass	cross- on	cross	cross- off	glass	on	off	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	on	on
High Tide / height (m)		10:17AM 2.52		10:33PM 2.54	10:52AM 2.58		11:10PM 2.57	11:27AM 2.62		11:46PM 2.59	12:02PM 2.63		12:22AM 2.57	12:38PM 2.60		12:59AM 2.53		1:15PM 2.56	1:37AM 2.46		1:54PM 2.49
Low Tide / height (m)		4:06AM 0.45	4:25PM 0.45		4:43AM 0.42	5:02PM 0.41		5:19AM 0.40	5:38PM 0.38		5:54AM 0.41	6:15PM 0.39		6:31AM 0.44	6:52PM 0.42		7:08AM 0.49		7:30PM 0.47	7:46AM 0.56

		Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Mon 24
Sunrise	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:56	-
Sunset	-	-	8:37	-	-	8:37	-	-	8:38	-	-	8:40	-	-	8:42	-	-	8:43	-	-	8:44

Rain (mm)	5	9	17	11	1	-	17	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	16	15	16	16	17	16	15	18	17	15	18	18	14	17	17	13	15	15	12	16	15
Feels °C (?)	12	9	11	13	18	17	16	16	14	13	17	17	13	15	15	11	11	10	8	13	13

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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.