Schnappers Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.20° S 173.33° E

Issued: 11 am 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Schnappers Point sea temperature is
13.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 25 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, N swell with 32 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s 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 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 25th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 25th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 25th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.2
NNW
14
0.1
N
6
0.7
SW
4
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
4
0.3
ESE
2
0.1
NE
4
0.1
N
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
32
21
1
0
4
4
3
5
0
0
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
NNE
10
SSE
10
S
0
W
10
SSE
5
S
5
N
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
N
5
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
6:33PM2.65m
6:54AM2.61m
7:26PM2.71m
7:48AM2.65m
8:15PM2.80m
8:36AM2.73m
9:00PM2.90m
9:19AM2.81m
9:41PM2.99m
10:00AM2.89m
10:20PM3.07m
10:38AM2.95m
10:57PM3.13m
Low Tide
12:12PM0.81m
00:45AM0.90m
1:08PM0.79m
1:39AM0.83m
1:58PM0.73m
2:28AM0.74m
2:44PM0.65m
3:12AM0.64m
3:26PM0.56m
3:53AM0.54m
4:06PM0.48m
4:33AM0.46m
4:45PM0.42m
mod rain
mod rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
10
8
Temp °C
12
7
7
7
9
9
12
12
10
12
12
8
12
13
9
10
10
7
9
10
8
Feels °C
11
4
4
1
3
6
10
10
8
11
11
5
10
11
6
9
8
5
7
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.2
NNW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
N
14
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
147
32
21
8
8
4
2
1
3
1
1
1
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
14
0.3
ENE
4
0.1
E
5
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
8
3
1
10
9
4
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
14
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
16
0.1
W
11
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
18
1
1
4
3
5
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
ESE
2
Energy kJ
1
3
2
8
14
8
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
91
91
91
91
91
109
91
91
98
96
96
96
96
96
91
64
64
64
64
Best forecast wave conditions in Nelson - Tasman Bay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
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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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