Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 03 Sep 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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 497 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NW 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 (Sep 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I'm here, Rusty. Let's take a long, hard look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch on the horizon. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap of surf that’s just not worth paddling out for. For the first several days, it’s going to be a real struggle. Don’t bother waxing up until around September 7th, and even then, you'll be praying for a miracle.

The best we’ve got, and I use that term loosely, is Schnappers Point. This spot is fairly consistent, but it's going to be a test of patience. The only real window that even raises an eyebrow is Monday morning the 7th of September. The wind will be glassy from the ENE, which is a huge positive for clean waves. You're looking at a small 3 ft north-northwest swell, but with a weak combined energy of just 92. It’s surfable, but just barely. It’s not going to set the world on fire.

After that, it’s a desert. We've got a few days of tiny, wind-affected junk before another tiny flicker on the 16th of September. Wednesday the 16th morning might see a bit of a clean-up with a light offshore from the south, but the swell is pathetic at 1 ft. The energy is low (69), and you’d be struggling to get a ride.

The whole 16-day window is pretty grim. The water temp is sitting around 55°F, which is about average for now. But that doesn’t help when there's nothing to surf. For a stretch like this, with hardly any consistent surf, it’s just one of those quiet spells. If you’re desperate, you might get a knee-high wobble, but honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle for most of the period. Save your energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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195
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409
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350
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72
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11
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Wind (km/h)
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20
WNW
25
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High Tide
1:41PM3.08m
2:04AM2.96m
2:35PM2.90m
3:04AM2.74m
3:43PM2.74m
4:22AM2.58m
5:06PM2.68m
5:49AM2.58m
6:29PM2.78m
7:08AM2.72m
7:38PM2.99m
8:09AM2.94m
8:33PM3.22m
Low Tide
7:48PM0.48m
8:13AM0.54m
8:45PM0.69m
9:14AM0.76m
9:59PM0.87m
10:36AM0.89m
11:32PM0.89m
12:07PM0.85m
00:57AM0.74m
1:22PM0.67m
2:00AM0.49m
2:19PM0.43m
2:51AM0.25m
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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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