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Schnappers Point Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
Schnappers Point surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Schnappers Point this week:
The surf forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Schnappers Point in the next 12 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 22 | 124 | 137 | 78 | 100 | 279 | 951 | 630 | 239 | 117 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | cross- off | glass | on | on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:25AM 3.49 | 11:48PM 3.55 | 12:12PM 3.32 | 12:35AM 3.38 | 1:01PM 3.08 | 1:26AM 3.15 | 1:56PM 2.84 | 2:24AM 2.92 | 2:58PM 2.62 | 3:30AM 2.73 | 4:10PM 2.49 | 4:42AM 2.62 | 5:24PM 2.47 | 5:51AM 2.62 | 6:30PM 2.55 | 6:50AM 2.69 | 7:22PM 2.68 | 7:38AM 2.79 | 8:06PM 2.82 | 8:20AM 2.89 | 8:43PM 2.96 | 8:57AM 2.97 | 9:18PM 3.07 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:32PM -0.04 | 5:59AM 0.04 | 6:16PM 0.15 | 6:47AM 0.25 | 7:04PM 0.39 | 7:39AM 0.49 | 7:57PM 0.63 | 8:38AM 0.71 | 8:59PM 0.85 | 9:49AM 0.87 | 10:13PM 0.98 | 11:06AM 0.91 | 11:31PM 0.99 | 12:14PM 0.85 | 12:37AM 0.90 | 1:08PM 0.73 | 1:28AM 0.78 | 1:52PM 0.60 | 2:11AM 0.64 | 2:30PM 0.49 | 2:50AM 0.52 | 3:06PM 0.39 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 11 | 10 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Schnappers Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Schnappers Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.
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