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Wave Buoys added.Wavebuoy data has been added to the site. Using the menus, live wave observations can be displayed on the animated surf maps. Click on the symbols to visit pages for each wavebuoy to see the detailed recent history of observations as well as a summary of observations over the past 5 days. The nearest 5 wave buoys are also listed on the description page for each surf report. Here are links to all buoy pages

Schnappers Point, New Zealand, Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

Schnappers Point in Nelson is an exposed point break that has quite reliable surf. Spring and Summer provide the best conditions. The best wind direction is from the east southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north. Best around mid tide when the tide is falling. Rarely crowded here.
Schnappers Point break location map and break info

This is the surf forecast page for Schnappers Point, Nelson. Use the tab navigation above to view Schnappers Point sea temperature, Schnappers Point photographs, Schnappers Point detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Schnappers Point webcams, current wind from Nelson live weather stations and Schnappers Point tide predictions. The New Zealand swell maps link will open up the big picture showing New Zealand and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from New Zealand wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Schnappers Point. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Nelson surf breaks near to Schnappers Point to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Schnappers Point Location Map

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Use this relief map to navigate to Nelson surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Schnappers Point

Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Schnappers Point:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Delaware Bay Point 4 mi
Second closest break Delaware Bay 6 mi
Third closest break The Cut-Nelson Harbour 7 mi
Fourth closest break Whangamoa 9 mi
Fifth closest break Rabbit Island 13 mi

Wave buoys nearest to Schnappers Point:

Closest wave buoy SW Hawaii Buoy 4420 mi
Second closest wave buoy W Hawaii Buoy 4472 mi
Third closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 4716 mi
Fourth closest wave buoy NW Hawaii Buoy 4777 mi
Fifth closest wave buoy N Hawaii 1 Buoy 4929 mi

Tide stations nearest to Schnappers Point:

Closest tide station Nelson, New Zealand 8 mi
Second closest tide station Nelson, New Zealand (2) 8 mi
Third closest tide station Mapua, New Zealand 15 mi
Fourth closest tide station Mapua, New Zealand(2) 15 mi
Fifth closest tide station Croiselles, South Island, New Zealand 19 mi

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Ski Resorts closest to Schnappers Point:

Closest ski area Rainbow (New Zealand) 55 mi
Second closest ski area Mount Lyford (New Zealand) 88 mi
Third closest ski area Hanmer (New Zealand) 90 mi
Fourth closest ski area Manganui (New Zealand) 135 mi
Fifth closest ski area Temple Basin (New Zealand) 151 mi

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Town and city forecasts close to Schnappers Point:

Closest city location Nelson (New Zealand) 9 mi
Second closest city location Wellington (New Zealand) 74 mi
Third closest city location New Plymouth (New Zealand) 153 mi
Fourth closest city location Christchurch (New Zealand) 167 mi
Fifth closest city location Napier-Hastings (New Zealand) 221 mi