Surf Forecasts:
Schnappers Point surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. Things are looking pretty quiet for a while, so we’ve got to be patient.
We’re looking at a long stretch of flat days after the first glimmer of potential. The very first surfable moment shows up on the afternoon of Tuesday the 15th of September. Even then, it’s only a marginal swell of 3ft from the NW with a short period of 6 seconds and weak energy (43). It’s not exactly going to have you paddling out in a hurry. The rest of the month is a real struggle. There are solid gaps here – days of nothing at all. From the 11th right through to the 15th, it’s flat. Then again from the 21st to the 26th, more flat spells.
The only real standout I can see on the whole run is the morning of Saturday the 19th of September. That’s when we get a pulse of 5ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds and a combined energy of 166 (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-shore breeze from the WSW, which is borderline alright. The wave quality is still reported as poor, but it’s the biggest push we get. The spot is Schnappers Point, a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the swell. It’s an intermediate-level spot, and crowds are often there. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.
The afternoon of the 19th sees the swell jump to 5ft from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds and energy of 367, but the wind switches to a stronger cross-shore from the W, making it messier. For the experts out there, anything over 8ft is for you only, and we don’t hit that. The 5ft is still a solid size, but with the cross-chop, it’s not the cleanest. This setup, with the wind and the swell, is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The swell direction is from the NNW, which is not the optimum NW direction for the spot, so it’s not hitting perfectly.
Long-range, the morning of Monday the 21st of September is glassy, but the swell is only 1ft from the NNW. Not worth the trip. The 22nd and 23rd are forgettable. The 24th is a total washout with a strong breeze and rain.
So, to be honest, the best bet is the morning of Saturday the 19th. It’s not a classic, and it’s about a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts. The size is decent for a fun session if you’re not too fussy, but don’t expect perfection. The rest of the period is a write-off. We’ll have to wait for the next change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 20 | NW 19 | NW 5 | NNW 17 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 17 | NNW 17 | NNW 4 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 4 | NW 15 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 |
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 kJ | 37 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 15 | 104 | 54 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:19PM3.40m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:33AM0.06m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 7 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
Feels °C | 4 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | NW 19 | NW 18 | NNW 4 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 17 | NNW 17 | NNW 5 | ENE 3 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 92 | 82 | 2 | 67 | 68 | 44 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 2 | — | 11 | — | 104 | 54 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 20 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 17 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 17 | NW 16 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | — | — | NW 11 | NW 16 |
| kJ | 37 | — | 3 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 5 | SW 2 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | — | W 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 43 | 15 | 342 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 64 | 64 | 116 | 121 | 121 | 64 | 64 | 116 | 19 | 64 | 101 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
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