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1m short period swell, Schnappers Point

Schnappers Point

4:10 pm 2 May 2011

Whanganui Inlet, Fergusons Beach

Fergusons Beach

11:50 am 9 Mar 2011

Schnappers Point ratings
Quality on a good day: 2.8
Consistency of surf: 2.2
Difficulty level: 3.0
Wind and kite surfing: 2.0
Crowds: 3.2

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Schnappers Point Surf Forecast / New Zealand

6 Day Weather and Surf Issued (local time): 00 am Tuesday 14 Feb 2012

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

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Wave Energy Map See all maps
Largest waves (m) & direction (?) 0.1
NW 		0.1
NW 		0.4
NNW 		0.7
NW 		0.7
NW 		0.7
NW 		0.4
NW 		0.1
N 		0.1
N 		0.1
N 		0.1
N 		0.1
N 		0.1
N 		0.1
N 		0.7
NNW 		0.7
NW 		0.4
NW 		0.5
NW
Period (s) (?) 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 10 10 12 8 8 8 11 3 4 4 3
Surfscale
Wave
Graph
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Max-energy 3 2 18 52 52 49 16 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 10 18 4 6
Wind
(km/h) 		15 SSE 10 SE 10 N 10 WNW 0 E 15 NE 15 SSE 20 SE 20 ESE 15 SSE 5 ESE 15 NNE 10 WNW 15 NW 25 NNW 20 W 10 W 25 NNW
Wind State (?) cross-
off		 off cross on glass cross-
off		 cross-
off		 cross-
off		 off cross-
off		 glass cross on on cross-
on		 cross-
on		 on cross-
on
Key to wind character - offshore winds at Schnappers Point blow from the ESE
onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy
High Tide
/ height (m) 		2:57AM
3.93
3:27PM
3.77 		3:49AM
3.70
4:28PM
3.53
4:53AM
3.47 		5:43PM
3.36
6:18AM
3.35
7:04PM
3.34 		7:50AM
3.46
8:19PM
3.45 		8:57AM
3.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:52AM
0.88
9:33PM
0.94 		9:56AM
1.16
10:39PM
1.15 		11:25AM
1.35
11:56PM
1.28 		12:55PM
1.35
1:17AM
1.27
2:07PM
1.21 		2:27AM
1.15
3:05PM
1.01
 

Note: the tide data above is for Nelson, New Zealand which is 13 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Schnappers Point. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph.
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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is 17.2 °C (Statistics for 14 Feb 1981-2005 - mean: 17.9 max: 19.9 min: 16.1 °C)
Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night Cool air temperatures (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night) Wind will be generally light Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon Warm air temperatures (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night) Wind will be generally light
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Summary rain shwrs light rain rain shwrs rain shwrs clear rain shwrs rain shwrs clear clear clear clear rain shwrs clear clear clear clear clear some clouds
Rain (mm) 2 1 1 1 - 1 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - -
High °C 15 17 18 17 19 19 16 19 19 17 19 20 18 22 22 18 20 20
Low °C 14 15 18 17 17 18 16 17 19 15 16 19 16 18 22 15 18 19
Chill °C (?) 14 17 18 17 19 19 15 19 19 16 19 20 18 22 22 17 20 20
Sunrise - 6:48 - - 6:48 - - 6:50 - - 6:50 - - 6:52 - - 6:54 -
Sunset - - 20:31 - - 20:30 - - 20:29 - - 20:28 - - 20:27 - - 20:24
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The above surf forecast table for Schnappers Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Schnappers Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Schnappers Point 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 (Schnappers Point) 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 Schnappers Point 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Nelson (Tasman Bay)? If you are looking for accommodation near Schnappers Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nelson (Tasman Bay), consider staying in Nelson which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Blenheim which is 62 km (39 miles) away