Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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