Schnappers Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Schnappers Point

Issued: 11 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
14.7° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Schnappers Point surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNW swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Schnappers Point this week:

The surf forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Schnappers Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 6PM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 14th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 14th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
18
0.2
NNW
17
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
NW
16
0.1
N
20
0.1
NW
15
0.1
N
22
0.1
NW
19
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
2
0.7
N
5
0.9
NNW
5
0.8
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
29
26
1
53
25
0
0
0
4
0
7
0
9
0
27
25
1
29
51
49
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
NNE
10
S
10
SSW
0
NNW
10
S
5
S
0
NW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
NE
10
S
5
SSE
5
N
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
3:17PM2.65m
3:40AM2.79m
4:17PM2.66m
4:40AM2.80m
5:19PM2.74m
5:42AM2.85m
6:20PM2.87m
6:43AM2.95m
7:18PM3.04m
7:42AM3.08m
8:14PM3.21m
8:38AM3.20m
9:07PM3.37m
Low Tide
9:04AM0.69m
9:22PM0.80m
10:01AM0.69m
10:24PM0.81m
11:03AM0.65m
11:30PM0.76m
12:05PM0.56m
00:34AM0.64m
1:04PM0.44m
1:34AM0.48m
2:00PM0.31m
2:30AM0.31m
2:53PM0.19m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:46
7:47
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:02
 mm
Temp °C
14
16
11
12
13
9
11
12
9
11
11
8
12
13
10
12
12
10
11
12
9
Feels °C
10
13
6
10
10
7
8
10
6
9
9
5
10
11
8
11
10
9
10
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.3
NW
17
0.3
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
19
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.7
N
5
0.7
N
5
0.8
N
6
Energy kJ
2
4
3
45
53
25
10
9
8
12
10
9
8
10
14
27
25
8
29
25
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
18
0.2
NNW
17
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
20
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
NW
17
Energy kJ
31
29
26
1
2
4
7
8
8
3
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NE
4
0.1
N
22
0.1
N
18
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
8
3
5
1
9
7
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.9
NNW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
5
4
4
1
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
64
101
19
91
95
91
19
64
64
64
64
64
64
93
91
19
19
64
10
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nelson - Tasman Bay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
5
5
9
9
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
6
9
9
7
5
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
4
5
6
5
4
7
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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 16 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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