Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
11.9° C
0.4° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 10th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 10th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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 coming our way for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a tough stretch, with a whole lot of flat spells and barely anything worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave comes up on Monday the 10th of August, but don’t get your hopes up too high.

We’re looking at Schnappers Point as the only spot on the radar, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a waiting game. This is a point break, exposed to the north-west, and it's fairly consistent, but crowds are often around, so you won’t be alone if something shows. The water temperature is sitting at 53°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no major anomaly there.

Monday morning, August 10th – We get a tiny pulse of swell, around 2ft from the north with a period of 9 seconds. Combined wave energy is weak (79), and we’ve got a light south-west cross-offshore breeze, so the conditions will be clean. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary – think small, weak lines. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 2ft and the wind swings west-northwest, making it a bit cross-on and messy.

Tuesday, August 11th – The swell bottoms out. Morning brings a pathetic 1.0ft from the north (8 seconds), and the afternoon is practically flat with 0.3ft. It’s a write-off.

Wednesday, August 12th – Another flat morning. The afternoon shows a tiny 2ft from the north with a period of only 6 seconds, but it’s glassy with no wind. That’s the only silver lining, but with energy at just 40, it’s barely a ripple.

Thursday, August 13th – This is our only real standout in the whole 16-day window, but it comes with a warning. The morning brings 5ft from the north with a short 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to 263 (moderate), so there’s some punch there. However, the wind is a moderate north-northeast cross-on at 9 mph, and there’s light rain, making it fairly choppy. This is the biggest swell we’ll see, but the quality is marginal. It might be a bit much for beginners, but experienced surfers could find something if they’re patient. The afternoon drops off to 4ft and the wind stays cross-on, so it’s not great.

Friday, August 14th – Morning shows a small 2ft from the north (7 seconds) with a clean cross-off breeze. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. The afternoon goes glassy but flat.

From Saturday, August 15th all the way through to Tuesday, August 25th, it’s basically a desert. We’re talking days on end of swell heights at 0.7ft or less, and often zeros. There are a few moments with very long-period energy (17 to 21 seconds), but the heights are so tiny they won’t break properly, especially at a point break. A long-period groundswell like that would be better on a reef, but here it’s just gonna slide through without any shape. The winds are generally light and sometimes offshore or glassy, which is cruel – perfect conditions, but no waves to surf.

So, the honest truth? Thursday morning, August 13th is your best and only real chance to get wet, with that 5ft north swell, but the onshore wind is going to chop it up. If you’re a kitesurfer, the conditions on that Thursday might look more interesting than for paddle surfing, given the wind and the short-period swell. For everyone else, keep the board in the car and wait for the next system. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, flat run.

Stay patient.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.1
N
19
0.2
N
7
0.1
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10
0.7
N
6
1.5
NNW
8
1.5
N
8
1.1
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8
0.8
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7
0.7
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7
0.4
NNE
6
0.1
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6
0.2
NNW
17
0.1
N
11
0.3
NW
18
0.2
NNW
17
0.2
NNW
16
0.1
NW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
53
34
11
7
4
2
36
266
263
138
67
48
13
1
28
2
0
28
26
0
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WNW
5
S
5
S
5
NNE
5
SSE
5
SSE
0
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
S
10
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5
NNE
10
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10
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10
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10
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15
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15
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:46PM3.01m
8:18AM2.95m
8:46PM3.23m
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
Low Tide
1:29PM0.62m
2:09AM0.50m
2:30PM0.41m
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
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5:39
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Temp °C
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15
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Feels °C
10
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9
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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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