Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
13.4° 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, N swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 13th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 14th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


Alright, Rusty here again. Let's take a look at what's cookin' at Schnappers Point for the next couple of weeks, in the old measurements.

Honestly, it’s a grim start, mate. For the first five days, from now through to the 11th of July, we’re staring at a whole lot of nothing. The water’s sitting at about 56°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, but you won't be needing a wetsuit for the waves because there aren't any. We're talking about a flat spell that runs all the way through to Sunday. It's a tough stretch.

Things finally get a pulse on Monday the 13th. A tiny 2ft swell from the north shows up in the morning, but with a super short period of 5 seconds, it’s got no push. The wind is dead calm and glassy, but those waves just aren’t worth paddling for. Then Monday arvo turns nasty – a 5ft north swell smashes in, but it's accompanied by a 19 mph onshore wind, making for a complete mess. That’s more of a kitesurfing session than a surf.

Now, Tuesday the 14th of July is the one bright spot in this whole outlook. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the north, and while it’s only 8 seconds, the energy reading is solid (201). The wind is glassy in the morning, just a whisper from the WSW. That’s a clean wave at an intermediate level. It’s got a little bit of push, but not too much. It’s not huge, but for this stretch, it’s the best we’re gonna get. Keep in mind, Schnappers Point can get crowded, so you might have some company.

After that little highlight, it fades back to tiny, weak stuff. The rest of the week and into the weekend sees piddly 0.5ft to 2ft swells with long periods (15-16 seconds) that just don’t have the height to work at a point break. There are some glassy moments, but the energy numbers are in the teens and twenties, just not enough to get excited about.

Looking way ahead to the 23rd of July, there’s a pulse of 4ft swell from the north in the afternoon, but it’s getting sideswiped by a 13 mph cross-shore wind, which will chop it all up. It’s got some energy (230), but the conditions will ruin it.

So, to sum it up: if you’re hanging for a surf, your one and only real chance is the morning of Tuesday, the 14th of July. It’s not epic, but with glassy conditions and a clean 4ft wave, it’s the standout. The rest is a write-off, so pick your moment and make it count.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

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105
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:36PM2.80m
3:58AM2.85m
4:37PM2.78m
5:03AM2.80m
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
Low Tide
9:17AM0.56m
9:41PM0.72m
10:16AM0.62m
10:47PM0.76m
11:23AM0.65m
00:00AM0.73m
12:33PM0.60m
1:12AM0.61m
1:39PM0.49m
2:16AM0.44m
2:39PM0.34m
3:13AM0.26m
3:32PM0.19m
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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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