Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Schnappers Point. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a promising window later on that’s worth keeping an eye on.

The next week and a half is mostly flat with small, weak surf. The water is sitting at 55°F which is about average for this time of year—nothing out of the ordinary. For the first few days, from Saturday the 5th through to Wednesday the 16th, we’re looking at a lot of poor quality conditions. The swell is small, and the energy is weak with combined energy values mostly under 100—often in the teens or 20s. The wind is frequently cross-on or cross, so the surface is chopped up or a bit messy. Monday the 7th has a brief window of offshore SSE wind and a 3ft swell from the north, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not going to be anything special. The combined energy is only 114, so it’s not a total loss, but it’s far from a standout.

There’s a long gap of flat, small surf until things start to look interesting around Thursday the 17th. The 17th Thursday afternoon picks up a 5ft swell from the NNW at 8 seconds, with a combined energy of 248, but the wind is light cross-on, so it’s still a bit of a gamble. The real tease is looking at Friday the 18th. That morning, we’ve got a 3ft swell from the NNW with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to 427, which is solid moderate energy. The wind is offshore from the SSE, light breeze, making for clean conditions. That afternoon gets even better with a glassy, calm sea and a 3ft swell from the same long-period NNW direction. The combined energy is still strong at 334. This is a point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering clean, well-shaped waves. For an intermediate surfer, this is the best on offer. The break is fairly consistent, but given the long period, expect longer lulls between sets, making the paddle out easier. Crowds are often here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

After that, Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th drop off again with smaller, weaker swell and more cross-shore wind. The 20th has a 2ft swell from the NNW with a 15-second period, but the wind is onshore or cross, so it’s just a marginal session.

So, the one true standout is that Friday the 18th. The 16-second groundswell, light offshore and then glassy conditions, and that moderate combined energy make it the session to aim for. The rest of the period is a write-off until then.

Rusty

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