Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
12.6°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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 17th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 17th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 17th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin'.

Honestly, mate, I'm looking at a pretty flat and quiet stretch ahead. We've got a solid run of weak, small, and mostly messy conditions. There’s no real swell action for the first week and a half, just tiny bits of energy that won't get you excited. It’s a long dry spell until we finally see a little bump of life.

First up, the only spot on the menu is Schnappers Point. It's a point break, fairly consistent, exposed to the NW. The water temp is sitting at 55°F, which is right about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Friday the 11th kicks things off, but it's a dud. Morning sees a cross-offshore SW breeze at 6 mph, but with zero swell energy (0) there’s nothing to surf. The afternoon is just as poor, with a tiny 0.7 ft from the NNW and a messy cross-shore wind.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are more of the same. You're looking at 0.7 ft leftovers, though Sunday has a long period of 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but with only 30 units of combined energy, it’s a whisper, not a roar. The morning on Sunday does have light cross-off winds, so it would be clean, but there’s simply no power behind it.

The middle of the next week, around Wednesday the 16th, we finally see a pulse. The morning brings a 4 ft swell from the NW, with a short period of 6 seconds and a combined energy of 84. Light cross-shore winds at 6 mph will keep it fairly clean. It’s still weak, but it's the best of a bad run. The afternoon goes onshore and drops off.

We limp through the rest of the week with nothing worth paddling out for. Blanks from Thursday the 17th all the way through to Tuesday the 22nd. A few tiny 0.7 ft or 1.0 ft waves, but mostly zero energy and messy wind.

Then, on Wednesday the 23rd of September, we get the real standout. The morning brings glassy conditions with zero wind, a 4 ft swell from the NW at 5 seconds, and combined energy of 82. It's not big, but that glassy surface will make it look a million bucks. It’s surfable, though with a short period it’ll be a bit fat and crumbly. This is the only real window in the whole 16-day run.

After that, it’s back to the flat stuff until the 26th, when a strong breeze of 28 mph and moderate rain move in. Forget it.

So, the pick of the lot is Wednesday morning, September 23rd at Schnappers Point. It won't be epic, but with clean 4 ft waves and no wind, it’s the only time you'll get a decent session in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). 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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NW
19
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NNW
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NNW
17
0.2
NNW
5
0.2
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0.2
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0.1
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0.9
NNW
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NNW
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0.7
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0.9
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Energy kJ
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28
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25
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84
42
36
29
47
22
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
NNW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
NNE
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SSE
5
WSW
10
NNW
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10
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WNW
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High Tide
9:43AM3.32m
10:01PM3.52m
10:23AM3.43m
10:39PM3.54m
11:00AM3.45m
11:16PM3.49m
11:36AM3.41m
11:51PM3.36m
12:11PM3.29m
00:26AM3.18m
12:45PM3.12m
1:02AM2.97m
1:22PM2.92m
1:41AM2.74m
Low Tide
3:48PM0.07m
4:12AM-0.05m
4:27PM-0.01m
4:48AM-0.08m
5:04PM-0.00m
5:23AM-0.03m
5:40PM0.08m
5:57AM0.10m
6:15PM0.23m
6:32AM0.29m
6:52PM0.43m
7:08AM0.51m
7:31PM0.66m
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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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