Surf Forecasts:
Schnappers Point surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, N swell with 327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with N 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 (Aug 09) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on offer at Schnappers Point.
The first few days are your best chance, but it’s a short-lived pulse, not a proper run. Water temp is 54°, right about average for this time of year – nothing unusual.
Sunday the 9th is the clear standout. Morning brings a 5ft north swell at 9 seconds, with moderate wave energy (320). A light cross-off breeze from the SSW at 6 mph keeps things tidy. It’s a point break, so that north swell will wrap in nicely. The afternoon goes glassy with a 3 mph northerly – swell drops a touch to 4ft but the period stretches to 10 seconds. That’s the session to aim for. Crowds can be a problem, so get in early.
Monday the 10th is a big drop-off. Morning has 2ft from the north at 9 seconds, combined energy of 79, and a cross-off wind. Surfable but ordinary. Afternoon drops to 2ft.
From Tuesday the 11th through to Sunday the 24th of August, it’s mostly flat or tiny. There’s a faint chance on Thursday the 24th morning – 3ft from the NW with a short 5-second period and 61 combined energy – but it’s barely worth a look. Most days show zero swell. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a long dry spell.
So, if you’re chasing waves, Sunday the 9th is your only real shot. After that, you’re waiting a long time.
Stay wet,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 6 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 16 | ENE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 320 | 307 | 183 | 79 | 53 | 35 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 125 | 89 | 40 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:36PM2.83m | 7:12AM2.78m | 7:46PM3.01m | 8:18AM2.95m | 8:46PM3.23m | 9:13AM3.15m | 9:37PM3.43m | 10:02AM3.30m | 10:23PM3.56m | 10:46AM3.40m | 11:05PM3.61m | 11:28AM3.42m | 11:45PM3.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.76m | 1:01AM0.72m | 1:29PM0.62m | 2:09AM0.50m | 2:30PM0.41m | 3:04AM0.27m | 3:22PM0.21m | 3:52AM0.08m | 4:07PM0.06m | 4:36AM-0.05m | 4:50PM-0.02m | 5:16AM-0.09m | 5:30PM-0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 7 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 4 | N 6 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 16 | NNW 17 |
| kJ | 320 | 307 | 183 | 79 | 53 | 35 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 125 | 89 | 40 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | ENE 3 | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | ENE 4 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | N 15 | NW 16 | NW 14 | N 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | N 14 | N 19 | — | N 10 | N 13 | NW 19 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 17 | NW 18 | N 18 | — | NW 18 | NW 7 | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 6 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 19 | 96 | 159 | 64 | 64 | 19 | 0 | 109 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 91 | 19 | 19 | 187 | 0 |
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