Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.1° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 210 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet for you.

The story is a slow one for the first week at Schnappers Point. Tuesday morning, July 14th, is the first real chance with a 3ft north swell, period of 7 seconds, but with glassy, clean conditions. The energy is still weak though. The afternoon picks up to 4ft from the NNW, but it’s onshore, with more energy. Wednesday is smaller again, around 3ft and glassy, but not much behind it.

Then it goes dead. From July 16th all the way to July 27th, there’s nothing on the table. That’s a long stretch of flatness.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

The only real standout is on Monday, July 27th. The morning is still just 3ft with glassy wind, but the afternoon brings a solid 7ft north swell, period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to 777. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not pristine, but it’s the biggest and most powerful swell of the whole forecast. The swell direction is right for this point. At 7ft, this is for the experienced crew; beginners should sit this one out. The crowds are "often" here, so you won’t be alone.

The next day, July 28th, is blown out with strong winds, so that Monday afternoon is your only real shout.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wednesday
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NNW
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18
0.2
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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SW
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N
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NNW
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SW
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NNW
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NNW
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High Tide
8:25AM3.05m
8:54PM3.28m
9:22AM3.18m
9:48PM3.44m
10:15AM3.29m
10:38PM3.55m
11:04AM3.35m
11:26PM3.59m
11:50AM3.34m
00:11AM3.54m
12:36PM3.27m
00:55AM3.41m
1:20PM3.15m
Low Tide
2:16AM0.44m
2:39PM0.34m
3:13AM0.26m
3:32PM0.19m
4:05AM0.10m
4:22PM0.08m
4:53AM0.00m
5:08PM0.03m
5:39AM-0.02m
5:53PM0.05m
6:23AM0.03m
6:37PM0.14m
7:06AM0.14m
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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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