Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what the next couple of weeks are looking like. It's a slow start, but there's a solid window of action to aim for.

Right out of the gate, we're scraping the bottom of the barrel. From now until the 23rd of August, it's pretty much a flat spell. There's a tiny bit of energy around, but nothing that's worth getting wet for. You're looking at a good ten days of very quiet conditions. The water is sitting at 54°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of the 24th of August. Schnappers Point is where the energy will finally kick in. We're looking at a 6ft swell from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off from the southwest, so it'll be tidy. The combined energy is ramping up to 391 (moderate), and it's labelled as good surf. This is a solid option for the intermediate crew.

But the real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the afternoon of the 24th of August. Schnappers Point is going to fire. We're talking a 6ft swell from the north-northwest, which is a great direction for this point break. The period is a quality 9 seconds, and the wind is still a clean cross-off from the southwest. The combined energy is a massive 1115 (strong), and the forecast is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is the one. This is the session. The size is pushing into expert territory, so it's not for the faint of heart, but for those who can handle it, it's going to be pumping. Crowds are always a possibility at Schnappers, so get there early if you can.

After that peak, things settle down quickly. The 25th of August drops back to a 2ft swell, and the rest of the outlook is a mix of small, weak swells and ordinary conditions. The 27th of August afternoon shows a 3ft swell from the north with moderate energy (169), but it's onshore wind, so it'll be messy. The 28th of August afternoon has a 4ft swell from the north, but again, onshore wind and choppy. There's a glassy morning on the 29th of August with a 3ft north swell (180 energy), which is surfable but nothing to get too excited about.

So, the plan is simple: wait out the flat spell, then be ready for the 24th of August. That afternoon is the clear winner.

Rusty.

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