Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight off the bat: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’re staring down a serious flat spell, so if you’re hanging for a wave, you better be patient.

The first week is a total write-off. From Wednesday the 9th through to Wednesday the 16th, we are looking at tiny, weak, and mostly wind-affected slop. There’s a bit of energy trying to creep in on the 16th, but it’s only reading 3ft on a short 7-second period, and the cross-shore wind is going to chop it up. It’s just not worth the hassle. The combined energy is weak, only hitting 77, which tells you everything you need to know. You’ll spend more time sitting there than riding.

The gap between any decent surf is massive. We’re talking a full ten days of nothing from the 9th to the 18th. Forecasts can change, but this looks like a barren stretch. Keep the board in the car, but maybe keep the wetsuit on.

Then, out of nowhere, the 19th of September (Saturday morning) looks like the one to really circle. Overnight, a solid pulse of swell arrives. We’re looking at a 10ft NNW groundswell rolling in with a 10-second period. The combined energy is insane – hitting 2604 – which is strong, real strong. Now, Schnappers Point (Central Coast) is a point break, and it’s exposed, so this size will be pushing it. For the experienced crew, this could be absolutely firing, especially with a light SW cross-off wind making it clean. This is the standout, but it’s a big swell so it’s for the guys who know what they’re doing. Beginners, stay well clear. Water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, around 55°, so the hood is a good idea.

The afternoon of that Saturday, the swell drops quickly to 5ft, but the wind swings onshore from the W and it’s going to get messy and choppy. It’ll be a far cry from the morning’s potential.

After that, it’s back to the flatness. The 20th has a tiny glassy 1ft wave, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. From the 21st to the 24th, we are back to nothing. More flatness. The one saving grace is a few glassy mornings in there, but with no swell, it’s just a pretty ocean.

So, there you have it. One morning of potential glory on the 19th, surrounded by a whole lot of nothing. If that Saturday dawns with clean conditions, it could be one of those unforgettable sessions. But between now and then, it’s all about patience. I’d be checking the forecast again a couple of days out, because long-range calls are promising, but they’re not set in stone.

I’m Rusty, and I’ll see you out there when the ocean decides to cooperate.

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