
Surf Forecasts:
Schnappers Point surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NW swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 0.9m and 6s 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Schnappers Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The forecast starts on Friday the 17th of July and we’re looking at a long, dry spell with bugger-all surf. There’s a gap of several days from the start with nothing worth paddling for. The first real suggestion of a wave doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday the 19th, but even then it’s only 0.7 ft of swell from the NNW at a short period around 4 seconds. The combined energy is weak (4), so it’s more of a paddle-around than a proper surf. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 55°.
The standout window, if you can call it that, is around Friday the 24th of July. By Friday morning, we’ve got a little bump: 1 ft from the NNW at 5 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is still low (8), but it might be the cleanest you’ll see. The afternoon picks up slightly to 2 ft from the north, period still 5 seconds, energy up to 13, with a light cross-shore. Still tiny, but for Schnappers Point, it’s the best of a bad lot. The wind is light and the break is a point, so it could offer a few little fun ones if you’re not expecting much.
After that, the weekend of the 25th and 26th brings a bit of a blow. Winds swing around to the WSW at 19–22 mph on Saturday, with a short, weak 0.7 ft swell from the NNW at a very long period (17 seconds), energy at 31. That combination of strong cross-shore wind and that long-period groundswell hitting a point break like Schnappers might actually create a few odd, straight-looking waves. Honestly, for a beach break that’d be a mess, but for a point, it could be weirdly interesting – though the wind is lumpy and fresh. It’s more of a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle session.
From Sunday the 26th right through to the end of the month, it’s back to tiny 0.3 ft dribbles, mostly with clean or glassy conditions but no real energy. The only thing worth noting is the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July, where we get a 0.3 ft wave from the north at a very long 20-second period, energy at 12. That’s a whisper of a groundswell, but it’s so small it’s barely a ripple. The point might see a little pulse, but don’t hold your breath.
Overall, the best surf on offer is the tiny clean glass on Friday the 24th of July. It’s not much, but it’s the pick of a very quiet period. The long-range into the first of August looks just as flat. It’s a tough run for Schnappers Point, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 10 | NNW 4 | NW 15 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 4 | N 9 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 15 | N 8 | NNW 5 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:11AM3.54m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:53PM0.05m | 6:23AM0.03m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 18 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | E 3 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | — | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 4 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | N 15 | NW 14 | N 13 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | N 10 | — | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NE 4 | N 10 | NW 13 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 101 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 103 | 91 | 96 | 98 | 98 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 91 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
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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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