Schnappers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and listen up. Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way.

We’re in for a long, quiet spell at Schnappers Point. To be straight with you, the next week and a half is going to be pretty flat. From Tuesday the 21st right through until late July, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing – tiny 0.3ft to 2ft swells with weak energy (mostly under 20 and peaking at just 13 on Thursday afternoon). It’s a real desert out there. A few windows of clean, glassy conditions won’t be enough to save it – no push at all.

The first real sign of life shows up on Friday the 24th morning, but it comes with onshore wind and a short, messy 6ft swell (energy 266) from the north. It’s a bit of a struggle and not the best quality. The wind stays onshore through the afternoon, with 5ft and 179 energy. It’s more of a head-scratcher than a go-to.

Saturday the 25th is a bit mixed. Morning sees 3ft swell (114 energy) with a clean cross-off wind from the SSW. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon drops off fast to 1ft.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday the 30th of July is where it gets interesting. The morning kicks off with a solid 5ft swell from the NNW (262 energy) and clean cross-off wind from the SSW. Then Thursday afternoon gets even better: the swell pushes to 6ft from the NNW, the wind goes glassy from the NNW, and the energy jumps to 407. This is moderate, punchy energy with clean conditions – that’s your best bet of the whole outlook. It’s intermediate-level stuff, so not for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, you’ll have a good session. The break itself is a point, fairly consistent, so the shape should be there. It’s often got a crowd, so expect company.

Friday the 31st keeps the run going. Morning has 4ft swell (231 energy) under cross-off breeze, and the afternoon cleans up with glassy wind and 5ft swell (285 energy). Both are worth a paddle.

Saturday the 1st of August is another decent morning with 3ft (218 energy) and a clean cross-off wind. The afternoon gets a little questionable with a 5ft onshore bump (708 energy) from the NW – that’s strong energy, but the wind spoils it a bit.

After that, from Sunday the 2nd onward, the swell fades fast. It drops to 2ft and smaller for the rest of the outlook, with energy falling back under 100. By Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th, we’re back to flat, glassy conditions.

So, to sum it up: ignore the first nine days unless you love flat spells. Your window is Thursday the 30th through Saturday the 1st, with Thursday the 30th afternoon being the pick of the bunch – clean, glassy, and a solid 6ft swell. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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