Surf Forecasts:
Schnappers Point surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, N swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NW 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 (Jul 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's size up Schnappers Point in feet and knots.
Gotta level with you—this forecast is a real bummer. We're lookin' at a long, flat spell from now, through Saturday the 18th of July, all the way into early August. There's barely a ripple. There's one afternoon that might just about get you wet, but it's far from a classic. Water's about 55°, which is spot on for this time of year, so nothin' unusual there.
The only half-decent chance pops up on the afternoon of Thursday the 24th of July. A northerly swell pushes in at about 4 feet, but with a short period of just 6 seconds, so it's weak and crumbly. The combined energy hits 109, so there's some weight, but not much. Winds are light cross-off from the southwest, keepin' the surface clean enough. Schnappers is a point break, and short-period swell doesn't really get it roarin'—expect soft, lumpy waves. It's surfable, but nothin' to write home about.
After that, from the 25th of July onward, it's flat city. Tiny 1-foot or smaller pulses, some glassy mornings and afternoons, but with zero swell. A few days in late July show the odd bump around 1 to 2 feet, but it's too small to do anythin' with. Crowds are 'often' here, but trust me, no one's gonna be out for this.
So there you have it. No real standout in the next two weeks. Thursday the 24th afternoon is your one shot, and even then, it's a marginal session. Keep your eyes peeled for changes, but for now, the board stays on the rack.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 10 | N 11 | NW 15 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 4 | NW 5 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 55 | 124 | 381 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 12:36PM3.27m | 00:55AM3.41m | 1:20PM3.15m | 1:39AM3.22m | 2:05PM3.00m | 2:24AM3.01m | 2:52PM2.83m | 3:11AM2.79m | 3:43PM2.68m | 4:05AM2.60m | 4:41PM2.56m | 5:06AM2.47m | 5:46PM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:37PM0.14m | 7:06AM0.14m | 7:21PM0.29m | 7:49AM0.31m | 8:06PM0.49m | 8:33AM0.50m | 8:53PM0.69m | 9:21AM0.70m | 9:48PM0.88m | 10:16AM0.87m | 10:51PM1.01m | 11:21AM0.98m | 00:03AM1.06m | ||||||||
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 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 16 | ENE 3 | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | N 10 | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | — | NW 16 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 10 | 4 | 17 | — | — | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 4 | ENE 5 | — | NW 14 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 7 | NW 14 | N 13 | — | — | NW 16 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 3 | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | N 10 | N 11 | NW 15 | — | N 10 | NW 14 | — | — | N 6 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 9 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | — | SW 2 | SSW 2 | — | ESE 3 | — | NE 5 | ESE 2 | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | N 6 | N 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 16 | 55 | 124 | 381 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 101 | 64 | 91 | 109 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 96 | 64 | 98 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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