Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Issued: 11 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
13.3° C

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNE swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Jul 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Schnappers Point.

We’ve got a pretty grim run coming up, to be honest. The first real chance of a wave is this Sunday morning, July 5th, with a small 4ft swell from the north, but it’s a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is glassy, which is a beautiful thing, so the surface will be clean as a whistle. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year. The overall energy is weak (231). It’s surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.

After that Sunday morning, it’s a long, dry spell. The rest of the week, right through to the middle of the month, is a total write-off. We’re looking at tiny, almost non-existent waves, with the combined energy barely registering (0 to 12). There are a few days of glassy conditions, which is a kick in the teeth because there’s nothing to ride. This is a real quiet patch for the area.

Now, the real standout is a long way off, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar. On Monday, July 20th, the afternoon session is the pick of the whole 16 days. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the north-northeast, with a reasonable 10-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the SSE, so the face will be smooth and clean. The energy is strong (1175), and it’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers. Remember, at over 8ft this is getting into expert territory, so if you’re not confident, sit this one out or stick to the inside. The morning of that day is also a good call with a 5ft swell and gentle offshore winds (384 energy), so there’s a proper window of fun.

The build-up to that Monday gets a bit rough. On Saturday, July 18th, we’ve got some serious size but horrendous wind. A 7ft north swell is being hammered by a 22 mph cross-onshore wind, and by the afternoon it’s a 10ft NNW swell with a 28 mph onshore blast. The wind is going to turn it into a total mess. Honestly, for a point break like this, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to sum it up: the first week is almost a total loss. The absolute best bet is the afternoon of Monday, July 20th, for the bigger, clean swell. The Sunday morning of July 19th offers a small, clean option to get wet, but it’s not the highlight. The long-range call on the 20th is promising, but we’ve got a long time to wait, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
8
1
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.3
NNW
14
0.2
N
7
0.9
NNE
10
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.1
N
20
0.1
NW
19
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
N
20
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
142
44
38
4
157
74
48
5
1
1
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
SW
10
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
S
5
NE
10
SSE
10
S
5
N
10
S
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
1:10PM2.93m
1:28AM3.08m
1:54PM2.89m
2:12AM3.01m
2:41PM2.84m
3:01AM2.92m
3:36PM2.80m
3:58AM2.85m
4:37PM2.78m
5:03AM2.80m
5:44PM2.82m
6:13AM2.82m
6:51PM2.93m
Low Tide
7:15PM0.47m
7:43AM0.43m
7:57PM0.55m
8:27AM0.49m
8:45PM0.64m
9:17AM0.56m
9:41PM0.72m
10:16AM0.62m
10:47PM0.76m
11:23AM0.65m
00:00AM0.73m
12:33PM0.60m
1:12AM0.61m
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7:52
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7:50
7:50
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7:50
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5:09
5:09
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 mm
1
2
14
28
22
10
Temp °C
12
12
10
13
14
12
9
9
10
11
12
9
11
12
8
10
11
6
9
10
5
Feels °C
11
10
8
5
8
6
5
5
7
8
9
5
7
9
4
7
9
2
6
7
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
8
1
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
NW
16
0.9
NNE
10
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.3
E
4
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
19
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
Energy kJ
201
142
44
12
66
157
74
48
3
1
14
12
10
1
12
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
14
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
12
10
28
38
4
25
10
2
5
1
12
10
9
8
10
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
18
0.1
NW
15
0.2
N
8
0.1
NW
15
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
20
0.1
N
20
Energy kJ
30
9
5
9
1
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
4
1.3
ESE
5
1
SE
5
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
S
2
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
S
3
0.4
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
38
78
47
18
6
9
1
1
3
1
2
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
1
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
150
0
11
12
96
91
96
96
73
96
96
91
109
96
91
91
96
Best forecast wave conditions in Nelson - Tasman Bay
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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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