Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 17 Jul 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 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 on the table for Schnappers Point.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a long stretch of days with nothing to get excited about. From Friday the 17th all the way through to Thursday the 24th, the swell is flat or barely a ripple. The wind might be clean at times, but without any waves, it’s just a nice day to be at the beach, not to surf. You’re looking at over a week of nothing.

The first hint of anything rideable shows up on Friday the 24th, but it’s not pretty. That afternoon, a new swell builds to 4.3 ft from the north, but a strong onshore wind from the NW at 9 mph is going to chop it up. The wave energy is moderate (186), but the conditions are poor. This one is for the die-hards only.

Things improve a little on Saturday the 1st of August. That morning, we’ve got a clean 3.9 ft swell from the north, with a light offshore breeze from the south at 6 mph. The energy is solid (210), and the winds are clean. It’s not a massive day, but it’s the best we’ve seen in this whole 16-day window. The water temp is sitting at 54.5°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout here is the Saturday morning session. The swell is a manageable size for intermediates, the wind is offshore, and the waves are clean. It’s not a world-beater, but after all that flatness, it’ll feel like a gift. The point break setup should handle that north swell alright, though the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period windswell, not a long, grinding groundswell.

After that, the afternoon glassed off, but the swell drops back to 3.3 ft, so the morning is the call.

No other days in this forecast come close. It’s a long, dry spell, then a single decent morning. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this flat for long around here, but for now, that Saturday is your only real chance.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
11:50AM3.34m
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
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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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