
Surf Forecasts:
Schnappers Point surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty.
Alright, let’s cut to it. The surf around Schnappers Point for the next couple of weeks is looking pretty grim. There’s a big flat spell to start, and then just a few pulses of weak, unorganised energy. It’s not until the 9th of August that we see any real size, but the conditions are going to be poor.
The first few days, from Wednesday the 5th through to the 8th, are basically flat. We’re talking about swell heights of 0.3ft to 2ft, with hardly any energy behind them. The winds are mostly light, but there’s simply no waves to ride. You’d be better off staying home.
Then, on Sunday the 9th of August, we see a jump to 7ft out of the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong, reading 1295. But here’s the catch: it’s accompanied by heavy rain and a cross-shore wind of 9 mph from the ENE. That’s going to chop it up and make it a mess. It’s a marginal call at best. This is probably more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
After that initial pulse, it drops back down again. The rest of the week sees more small, weak surf. There’s a little bump on the 12th with 5ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the winds are onshore. It’s not going to offer much. The energy is moderate (212), but the quality isn’t there.
The 14th and 15th have some clean mornings with light offshore winds, but the swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft. It’s the kind of thing that’s technically surfable, but you’ll be scratching for anything. The water temp is around 54°, which is about average for the time of year.
The second week is even more of a write-off. From the 17th onwards, we’re back to tiny, weak pulses. There’s a long-period swell on the 17th and 20th, with periods of 15 to 19 seconds, but the height is only 0.3ft to 0.7ft. That’s not surf, that’s just a ripple on the water.
So, to be honest, there’s no standout session here. The best you can hope for is a clean but tiny wave on the mornings of the 14th and 15th, but even then, it’s a real struggle. The only day with any real size is the 9th, but the wind and rain will ruin it. It’s a pretty bleak outlook, but it won’t stay flat forever. The charts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | NW 16 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 151 | 863 | 326 | 127 | 68 | 80 | 51 | 32 | 48 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 2:08PM2.99m | 2:28AM2.98m | 3:00PM2.88m | 3:26AM2.82m | 4:04PM2.77m | 4:36AM2.70m | 5:19PM2.74m | 5:55AM2.68m | 6:36PM2.83m | 7:12AM2.78m | 7:46PM3.01m | 8:18AM2.95m | 8:46PM3.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.53m | 8:41AM0.52m | 9:07PM0.68m | 9:39AM0.67m | 10:16PM0.81m | 10:52AM0.78m | 11:39PM0.83m | 12:15PM0.76m | 1:01AM0.72m | 1:29PM0.62m | 2:09AM0.50m | 2:30PM0.41m | |||||||||
7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | NW 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 10 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 8 | NW 18 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 8 |
4 | 7 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 432 | — | 127 | 68 | 80 | 51 | 32 | 48 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 16 | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 18 | — | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | N 14 | N 20 | NE 4 |
— | 10 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | 13 | — | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 5 | — | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 22 | NW 20 | NW 18 |
12 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 151 | 863 | 326 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 96 | 109 | 64 | 64 | 109 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 19 | 64 | 122 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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