Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 30 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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, N swell with 470 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 1st Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 6th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 6th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening with the surf over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a long, quiet stretch. We’re looking at a proper lull with no real surf to speak of for the first week. From Thursday the 30th of July right through until Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s basically flat or tiny, messy, and not worth paddling out for. The odd bump shows up but it’s weak and poorly formed. You’re better off leaving the board in the shed.

Then we finally get a pulse of energy on Thursday the 6th of August. That’s a week and a day away, so keep an eye on it. The best of it is Thursday morning at Schnappers Point. This is a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at 54°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

Thursday morning brings a 6ft swell from the north with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a short-period wind swell, but here’s the kicker – the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive. The wave energy is moderate, registering at 392, so there’s some push behind it. It’s a bit on the bigger side, over 5ft, so it might be too much for beginners, but for the intermediates out there, this is the standout window. The only thing is, it can get crowded here often, so get in early. The swell direction is north, which is not the optimum north-west that the break really loves, but with clean conditions, it’ll still offer up some fun lines.

After that morning, the swell drops off quickly. Thursday afternoon drops to 4ft and the conditions become ordinary. Friday the 7th has a tiny, clean 2ft wave in the morning with a gentle offshore breeze from the southeast, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. After that, it’s back to nearly nothing for the rest of the run into the second week. A few glassy days with tiny waves around 0.3ft or 2ft, but nothing that’s going to get your heart racing.

So, the honest truth is, there’s only one real window here: Thursday morning, August 6th, at Schnappers Point. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. The rest is a write-off for paddle surfing. If you’re into kiting, those windy, choppy days earlier in the window might have been more interesting for you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:38PM3.22m
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
Low Tide
4:51AM0.28m
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
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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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