Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
12.5°C
0.2° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, NNW swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 (Sep 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at Schnappers Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing special. The surf is small, the winds are messy, and the swell energy is just weak. We’ve got a stretch from Friday the 4th right through to the morning of Monday the 14th where there’s hardly a wave worth paddling for. There are a few moments – like the morning of Monday the 7th with a gentle offshore and clean 4ft swell from the NNE – but the conditions are just ordinary. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. It’s a long, flat run.

But hold on to your leggies, because the week of the 15th starts to whisper some hope. The morning of Tuesday the 15th is still small, but the afternoon picks up a pulse of 5ft from the NNW with a period of 7 seconds. The wind is onshore, though, so it’s a bit messy. The real standout is Wednesday the 16th. The morning shapes up with a 4ft swell from the north, a period of 10 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy here is moderate (238), and the waves should be clean and fun for an intermediate. The afternoon stays glassy with a 3ft NNW swell, longer period at 11 seconds, and energy still ticking along at 209. That’s your best session of the first two weeks.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, keep your eyes on Friday the 18th. The morning is a beast. We’ve got a 10ft swell from the NNW, glassy winds, and the combined energy is a massive 1611. That’s serious power. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a shorter-period swell, but with that size, it’s going to be a handful. This is for experts only – the crowd could be a factor as it’s a spot that’s often busy. The afternoon drops to 4ft with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s not as clean.

For the long-range, the Saturday the 19th morning is small and clean again, but nothing to get excited about.

So, the bottom line: the first week and a half is a write-off. The clear standout is the glassy morning of Wednesday the 16th – that’s your best bet for a fun, clean session. For the thrill-seekers, the big swell on Friday the 18th morning is a serious proposition, but it’s one for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNW
8
1.1
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
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1.5
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1.4
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8
0.2
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13
0.4
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5
1.1
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7
0.6
N
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
300
177
39
26
36
47
74
170
178
106
43
40
37
35
13
12
18
8
99
26
36
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WSW
15
WSW
0
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
5
ESE
5
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SSW
10
NNW
10
N
10
SW
10
WSW
15
N
10
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High Tide
2:35PM2.90m
3:04AM2.74m
3:43PM2.74m
4:22AM2.58m
5:06PM2.68m
5:49AM2.58m
6:29PM2.78m
7:08AM2.72m
7:38PM2.99m
8:09AM2.94m
8:33PM3.22m
9:00AM3.15m
9:19PM3.40m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.69m
9:14AM0.76m
9:59PM0.87m
10:36AM0.89m
11:32PM0.89m
12:07PM0.85m
00:57AM0.74m
1:22PM0.67m
2:00AM0.49m
2:19PM0.43m
2:51AM0.25m
3:06PM0.22m
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6:47
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6:37
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6:04
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Temp °C
15
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Feels °C
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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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