Surf Forecasts:
Schnappers Point surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next stretch of days.
To be straight with you, the whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a long, quiet run with very little to get excited about. The first real chance of anything surfable is a long way off, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
For the first few days, it’s dead flat. There’s a gap of several days with nothing happening at all. We finally see a little pulse of energy on Sunday the 23rd of August, with a north swell coming in at 6 ft, but it’s a short period windswell at 9 seconds, and the wind is a cross-shore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (484), but the conditions are messy and poor. Not worth paddling out for.
The next sniff of something comes mid-week, on Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon, when a small NW swell of 4 ft pops up, period 6 seconds, with an onshore wind. It’s marginal at best. Thursday morning the 27th sees a similar 4 ft NW swell, still short period, and the wind is light onshore. The energy is moderate (130), but the quality just isn’t there.
Honestly, there’s not a single standout session in the whole run. The closest we get to something rideable is on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning is glassy, with a tiny 3 ft NNW swell, but the energy is weak (32). The afternoon improves a little – a 4 ft NNW swell, period 6 seconds, and glassy conditions on a south wind. The energy is moderate (134), and the description says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s the best of a bad lot, but still not a highlight.
Everything else is either flat, too small, blown out, or a combination of all three. The water temperature is around 54°F, which is about normal for this time of year. No crowds to worry about because there’s nothing to surf.
Save your energy on this one. The forecasts can change, but right now, the region is in a real slump.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | N 16 | N 15 | N 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 15 | NNW 7 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 |
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5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 247 | 484 | 246 | 103 | 93 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 84 | 74 | 94 | 94 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:47PM2.51m | 4:16AM2.37m | 4:59PM2.41m | 5:37AM2.31m | 6:20PM2.43m | 6:54AM2.39m | 7:27PM2.58m | 7:54AM2.55m | 8:18PM2.77m | 8:40AM2.74m | 9:00PM2.98m | 9:19AM2.93m | 9:36PM3.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22AM0.94m | 10:00PM1.08m | 10:31AM1.10m | 11:21PM1.17m | 11:55AM1.12m | 00:44AM1.10m | 1:09PM1.01m | 1:47AM0.92m | 2:04PM0.82m | 2:34AM0.70m | 2:48PM0.61m | 3:14AM0.48m | 3:26PM0.41m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 16 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — |
— | 5 | 4 | 7 | — | — | 484 | 246 | 103 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 18 | 27 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 16 | — | N 15 | N 4 | — | — | NW 17 | N 18 | NW 15 | NNW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 14 | NW 15 | NW 14 | N 13 | — | — |
5 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 6 | 55 | 93 | 58 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | NNW 15 | WNW 4 | NW 14 | — | — | — | N 17 | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 23 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 |
— | — | — | — | 34 | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 84 | 74 | 94 | 94 | 202 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 122 | 11 | 126 | 128 | 11 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 122 | 64 |
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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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