Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
12.8°C
0.4° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 259 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NNE 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
5
1.4
N
6
1.2
NNE
8
0.6
N
8
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
15
0.2
NNW
16
0.8
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
15
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNW
17
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
6
0.5
N
5
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.4
NW
18
0.3
NW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
162
151
46
24
24
23
24
37
15
0
2
108
9
5
18
12
24
25
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
N
10
SE
5
WSW
5
NNW
5
S
10
WSW
10
W
5
W
20
SW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
NW
20
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
5
WSW
15
NNE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:22PM2.92m
1:41AM2.74m
2:05PM2.70m
2:28AM2.51m
3:00PM2.50m
3:32AM2.33m
4:15PM2.38m
4:58AM2.26m
5:41PM2.40m
6:21AM2.35m
6:52PM2.55m
7:22AM2.53m
7:44PM2.76m
Low Tide
7:31PM0.66m
7:48AM0.75m
8:16PM0.89m
8:37AM0.97m
9:16PM1.09m
9:46AM1.14m
10:41PM1.19m
11:16AM1.17m
00:10AM1.11m
12:36PM1.05m
1:15AM0.91m
1:33PM0.83m
2:03AM0.66m
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6:22
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6:15
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6:16
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 mm
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17
8
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Temp °C
13
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8
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15
8
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10
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Feels °C
9
10
7
11
12
9
11
10
9
5
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4
10
11
6
10
9
3
7
5
5
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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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