Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.5° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, N swell with 501 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 4s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 14th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 13th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Schnappers Point over the next couple of weeks.

The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag, with a long, flat spell to start. There’s a real gap of no surf to speak of from now until about the 13th of July. You’ll be looking at clean, glassy conditions a lot of the time, but there’s just no swell to push through. The wait gets a little interesting around the 14th, but the real standout is hiding further out.

Let’s break it down chronologically. The first real pulse of energy comes on Monday the 13th, but it’s weak. You’ll see some tiny 2ft waves from the NNW with a short period of 4 seconds. The combined energy is a low 27, so don’t get your hopes up. Tuesday the 14th picks up a little. The morning has a 3ft swell from the north at 8 seconds, but it’s cross-shore wind. The afternoon is where it gets a bit more interesting – a 4ft NNW swell with a 8-second period, and clean glassy conditions. The wave energy climbs to 286, which is a solid moderate push. It’s a good sign, but not a home run.

Then we hit a big dry spell again. From Wednesday the 15th right through to Thursday the 24th, the surf is virtually non-existent. There are a few tiny pulses, but nothing worth a paddle. You’ll see a very long period 16-second swell on the 16th, but it’s only 0.7ft, so it’s just a whisper in the water. The energy is pitiful, mostly in the single digits.

Now, the standout. Mark your calendars for the 24th of July. The morning is the clear winner. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the NNW with a 7-second period. The combined energy is a big 566, which is strong wave energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. This is the best session on offer. The afternoon isn’t bad either, still clean with a 4ft swell, but the morning is the one to chase. For a point break like Schnappers, a NNW swell is a solid direction, and the size is perfect for intermediate surfers. It’s not too big, not too small. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no major surprises there.

Remember, this is a point break, so it handles the swell well. The break is fairly consistent, but on the 24th, it’s likely to be pumping. It can get crowded often, so get there early for the best ones.

The second week looks pretty grim until that 24th. After that, it fades out quickly again into tiny waves.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
5:44PM2.82m
6:13AM2.82m
6:51PM2.93m
7:21AM2.91m
7:56PM3.09m
8:25AM3.05m
8:54PM3.28m
9:22AM3.18m
9:48PM3.44m
10:15AM3.29m
10:38PM3.55m
11:04AM3.35m
11:26PM3.59m
11:50AM3.34m
Low Tide
00:00AM0.73m
12:33PM0.60m
1:12AM0.61m
1:39PM0.49m
2:16AM0.44m
2:39PM0.34m
3:13AM0.26m
3:32PM0.19m
4:05AM0.10m
4:22PM0.08m
4:53AM0.00m
5:08PM0.03m
5:39AM-0.02m
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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).

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