Surf Forecasts:
Schnappers Point surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, N swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
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 cookin’ for Schnappers Point over the next couple weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start, but there’s a little gem hiding in the second week if you’re patient.
Right now, we’re lookin’ at a real flat spell. For the first week and a half, from the 2nd of September right through to the 12th, it’s mostly tiny, weak dribble. The combined wave energy barely cracks double digits most days, and we’re seeing a lot of poor surf conditions with onshore or cross winds messin’ things up. There’s a few mornings with glassy conditions, but with swell heights under 0.5m (2 ft), there’s nothin’ to ride. Thursday the 3rd has a glassy morning, but the swell is a measly 0.4m (1 ft) and a 5-second period – just not enough push. Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch, and if you’re itchin’ for a wave, you’re gonna be frustrated.
Now, here’s the good bit. The standout is Sunday the 13th of September. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Early morning, we’ve got a solid 1.9m (6 ft) swell from the north, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps right up to 687 – that’s serious power. The wind is glassy, light out of the southwest, and the water is about average for this time of year. It’s gonna be clean, glassy, and punchy. The direction is north, and Schnappers likes it from the northwest, but north is close enough to get some real nice lines. This is a proper point break, so that longer period swell will wrap in nice and clean. It’s a bit on the bigger side – over 1.5m (5 ft) – so it’s not for the groms or beginners, but if you’re an intermediate or better, bring your game face. This is the best on offer, no question. The afternoon stays solid with 1.7m (6 ft), but the wind clocks onshore, so hit the morning session.
After that, the 14th and 15th drop back down to smaller, more ordinary waves, with some cross-off and cross-onshore winds. The 15th has a 1.4m (5 ft) northwest swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit choppy. Not a write-off, but not the highlight.
Bottom line: the first week and a half is a write-off for surf. Then Sunday the 13th delivers a clean, powerful north swell with glassy conditions. That’s your window. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | N 18 | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NW 6 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 |
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22 | 6 | 42 | 79 | 8 | 43 | 112 | 245 | 200 | 72 | 29 | 66 | 12 | 20 | 170 | 111 | 94 | 148 | 106 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:33AM3.34m | 12:56PM3.24m | 1:15AM3.17m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:43AM0.15m | 7:03PM0.29m | 7:24AM0.33m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 15 | N 5 | NW 16 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NW 17 | — | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 |
8 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 37 | 10 | 200 | 72 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 72 | — | 111 | 94 | 148 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NW 15 | NW 17 | NW 16 | N 15 | — | NW 15 | — | NW 16 | NW 15 | NNW 15 | N 7 | NW 16 | — | — | NNW 16 | NW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 14 |
22 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 4 | — | 9 | — | 10 | 9 | 22 | 9 | 61 | — | — | 25 | 10 | 23 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | NW 9 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — |
— | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NNW 5 | N 6 | NW 8 | SSW 3 | — | — |
1 | 1 | 42 | 79 | 7 | 43 | 112 | 245 | — | — | — | 66 | — | 20 | 170 | 205 | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 64 | 11 | 9 | 64 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 101 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 101 | 122 | 179 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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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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