Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
12.2° C
0.3° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Schnappers Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 1st Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 7th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 6th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – for the next week or so, it’s pretty flat and grim. There’s a long stretch of nothing happening. We’re looking at days of tiny, weak waves with hardly any energy in the water. The wind is a mixed bag, but it doesn’t matter much when the swell is non-existent. You’re better off leaving the board in the shed until we get past the first week of August.

Now, the real interest starts to build around Thursday, the 6th of August. The wind finally goes glassy, and we see a bump in the swell. By Thursday afternoon, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the NNE with a moderate energy level (227) and glassy conditions. That’s the first sign of life. Then Friday, the 7th of August, is where it’s at. The morning starts with a clean 5ft swell from the N (energy 258) and a light cross-offshore breeze. But the standout is Friday afternoon: a solid 6ft swell from the NNW, a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is dead calm, glassy. The combined energy jumps right up to a strong 575. That’s the best session of the whole forecast period. Schnappers Point is a point break, so it should handle that longer-period groundswell nicely. The water is sitting at 54°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After that blast on Friday, it drops off again. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th have some swell but it’s tiny, and mixed with rain. Past that, it’s back to flatness and small, weak pulses through the middle of August. Nothing else worth paddling out for.

So, the call is clear: if you want a wave, you’re waiting until the 6th of August. The real stand-out is the afternoon of the 7th of August at Schnappers Point. That’s your session. Everything else is a write-off.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Height (m)
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N
8
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NNW
14
0.4
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
7
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12
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NNE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
145
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19
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227
212
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
20
W
10
SSW
10
S
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NNW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
NNW
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WSW
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NNE
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High Tide
10:56AM3.09m
11:12PM3.30m
11:31AM3.15m
11:47PM3.33m
12:06PM3.17m
00:22AM3.31m
12:43PM3.15m
00:59AM3.24m
1:23PM3.09m
1:41AM3.13m
2:08PM2.99m
2:28AM2.98m
3:00PM2.88m
Low Tide
5:02PM0.26m
5:26AM0.20m
5:36PM0.22m
6:00AM0.17m
6:12PM0.23m
6:35AM0.18m
6:48PM0.29m
7:12AM0.25m
7:28PM0.39m
7:53AM0.37m
8:13PM0.53m
8:41AM0.52m
9:07PM0.68m
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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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