Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
12.3° C
0.1° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 8th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook for Schnappers Point, but in imperial this time.

Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch. The first week is mostly a waste with hardly any swell, so don’t get your hopes up. There’s a long gap of small, almost flat waves with poor conditions for the first several days. The real action doesn’t start until the second week, and even then it’s a mixed bag with only one or two sessions that really get you stoked.

From Sunday the 2nd to Friday the 7th, it’s a dry spell. Swell heights are barely a ripple, mostly 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft, and the energy is pathetic – values like 1 to 6 in the combined energy. The wind is all over the place, but it doesn’t matter because there’s nothing to ride. If you’re looking to paddle, you’re better off finding a lake. That’s a solid 6-day blank.

Saturday the 8th sees a slight bump, with swell up to 2 ft to 2 ft from the north, and the afternoon goes glassy with calm wind. Still pretty ordinary, but you might find a knee-high wave. The energy is still weak (42 to 73). Sunday the 9th is similar, with some rain, but again, nothing special.

The first real standout is Tuesday the 11th. The afternoon session is the best of the whole forecast. We get a jump to 6 ft from the north-northwest, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 417 – that’s a solid moderate push. And the wind? Dead calm, glassy. That’s a recipe for clean, fun surf at this point break. The swell direction is a little off the optimum northwest, but it’s still got some punch. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so it’s more for intermediate crew, but not too big for the confident ones. This is the pick of the lot.

The second standout is a bit mellower. On Friday the 14th, the afternoon sees 3 ft from the north, with a longer period of 10 seconds, giving it some shape. Combined energy is 200, and again, glassy conditions. It’s not a monster, but it’s clean and rideable – a good session for a longboard or a funboard.

Water temp at the start is around 54°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no wetsuit drama there.

So, to sum it up: skip the first week. Your only real chances are Tuesday the 11th afternoon for the biggest and cleanest surf, and maybe Friday the 14th afternoon for a smaller, cleaner option. Everything else is a scratch or a flat spell. Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, that’s the story.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
21
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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42
66
72
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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N
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
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SSE
10
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15
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High Tide
12:06PM3.17m
00:22AM3.31m
12:43PM3.15m
00:59AM3.24m
1:23PM3.09m
1:41AM3.13m
2:08PM2.99m
2:28AM2.98m
3:00PM2.88m
3:26AM2.82m
4:04PM2.77m
4:36AM2.70m
5:19PM2.74m
Low Tide
6:12PM0.23m
6:35AM0.18m
6:48PM0.29m
7:12AM0.25m
7:28PM0.39m
7:53AM0.37m
8:13PM0.53m
8:41AM0.52m
9:07PM0.68m
9:39AM0.67m
10:16PM0.81m
10:52AM0.78m
11:39PM0.83m
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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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