Snapper Rocks Surf Break
Lat Long: 28.16° S 153.55° E

Snapper Rocks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Snapper Rocks

Issued: 9 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Snapper Rocks sea temperature is
22.2° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Snapper Rocks surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with 347 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Snapper Rocks this week:

The surf forecast for Snapper Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Snapper Rocks in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 14th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Snapper Rocks over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
179
240
232
231
167
154
128
132
100
150
241
227
233
324
304
284
240
196
234
191
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
5
E
10
E
5
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SE
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
3:12PM1.39m
3:02AM1.46m
4:10PM1.52m
4:06AM1.41m
5:05PM1.65m
5:08AM1.37m
5:59PM1.79m
6:07AM1.34m
6:49PM1.91m
7:04AM1.32m
7:39PM1.99m
7:58AM1.29m
8:28PM2.04m
Low Tide
9:05PM0.70m
9:38AM0.40m
10:19PM0.62m
10:28AM0.34m
11:26PM0.51m
11:17AM0.27m
00:27AM0.41m
12:06PM0.23m
1:24AM0.33m
12:54PM0.20m
2:18AM0.28m
1:42PM0.21m
3:10AM0.25m
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6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
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4:55
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
 mm
3
7
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
20
19
19
19
20
19
20
19
18
19
20
18
19
20
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
Feels °C
18
17
18
19
19
19
19
18
17
18
18
17
18
20
19
19
19
19
18
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.3
SSE
10
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
39
24
12
232
231
167
154
128
132
100
150
22
227
233
324
304
284
240
196
234
191
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
19
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
11
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SE
11
0.1
NE
13
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
34
11
2
12
11
35
25
8
21
19
29
7
9
9
8
5
5
4
2
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.1
S
24
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
15
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
17
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
NE
14
0.1
S
16
0.1
NE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
18
Energy kJ
3
10
11
2
8
2
11
5
8
7
8
5
7
7
6
2
2
4
2
2
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
0.3
SSW
2
1.4
E
8
Energy kJ
149
179
240
1
241
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
2
2
8
9
6
5
3
3
2
3
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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Information about the Snapper Rocks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Snapper Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Snapper Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Snapper Rocks 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 (Snapper Rocks) 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 Snapper Rocks 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.

Snapper Rocks is 6 km (4 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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