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Schnappers Point Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
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Schnappers Point surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Schnappers Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 27 | 15 | 25 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 106 | 398 | 623 | 325 | 371 | 109 | 63 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 64 | 43 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | off | glass | glass | |
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Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 3 | 1 | - | 9 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | |
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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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