Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
12.1° 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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 12th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real. Grab a coffee or a cold one, because this outlook is a tough one. I’m looking at the next 16 days here, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a desert for decent surf. The pattern is flat, and there’s a big gap with nothing to recommend. Let’s break it down.

First up, we’ve got Schnappers Point (a point break). It’s fairly consistent, but the problem is the swell just isn’t there. The water temp is sitting around 54°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to even talk about waves comes on Thursday the 13th of August. The morning shows a swell of 5ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a short-period, windswell kind of feel. The combined energy is moderate at 233 — there’s some push there, but the wind is onshore from the north at 6 mph, which will mess up the face. It’s marginal, honestly. The afternoon drops to 4ft from the north with a cross-on breeze, so it’s not looking clean. This isn’t a standout.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell. From Friday the 14th of August all the way through to Saturday the 22nd of August, the swell is tiny – we’re talking 1ft or less – and most days are completely flat with zero wave energy. There’s a stretch of over a week where you’d be better off doing something else. The wind is often glassy or light, but with no swell, it’s just a flat lake.

Then, on Sunday the 23rd of August, we get a whisper of energy: 0.7ft from the NNW with a period of 4 seconds. Combined energy is a pitiful 3. That’s not surfable.

The only flicker of something later on is Tuesday the 25th of August afternoon. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the NNW, period 6 seconds, with onshore wind from the north at 9 mph. The combined energy hits 43, which is still weak. The wind is onshore, so it’ll be lumpy.

Honestly, there are no standouts in this 16-day window. The nearest thing to a “best on offer” is that Thursday the 13th morning, but the onshore wind kills it. If you’re a kite surfer, that Thursday might have some breeze, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a blank run. It’s not unusual for this area to see a run like this; forecasts can change, but right now, I’d save your energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
7
0.1
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10
0.4
NE
4
0.9
N
8
1.3
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7
1
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7
0.7
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NNW
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18
0.2
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0.3
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16
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
NNW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
2
6
99
173
89
33
4
7
0
28
0
25
25
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23
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0
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Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
SE
5
NNE
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5
N
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NNE
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SSW
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10
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10
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10
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High Tide
9:13AM3.15m
9:37PM3.43m
10:02AM3.30m
10:23PM3.56m
10:46AM3.40m
11:05PM3.61m
11:28AM3.42m
11:45PM3.56m
12:07PM3.37m
00:24AM3.42m
12:46PM3.25m
1:02AM3.23m
Low Tide
3:04AM0.27m
3:22PM0.21m
3:52AM0.08m
4:07PM0.06m
4:36AM-0.05m
4:50PM-0.02m
5:16AM-0.09m
5:30PM-0.02m
5:55AM-0.04m
6:09PM0.07m
6:32AM0.08m
6:48PM0.23m
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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).

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