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Schnappes surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Schnappes this week:
The surf forecast for Schnappes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Schnappes in the next 12 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 14th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 14th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 14th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappes over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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 kJ (?) | 4000 | 6258 | 2574 | 527 | 426 | 206 | 268 | 440 | 419 | 122 | 52 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 116 | 543 | 2460 | 992 | 831 | 734 | 327 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:16AM 1.83 | 10:51PM 1.70 | 11:11AM 1.83 | 11:43PM 1.67 | 12:07PM 1.79 | 12:36AM 1.62 | 1:02PM 1.75 | 1:32AM 1.57 | 1:56PM 1.70 | 2:28AM 1.52 | 2:49PM 1.65 | 3:22AM 1.49 | 3:41PM 1.59 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:48PM 0.25 | 5:06AM 0.27 | 5:41PM 0.24 | 5:57AM 0.26 | 6:32PM 0.25 | 6:48AM 0.27 | 7:21PM 0.28 | 7:39AM 0.29 | 8:11PM 0.32 | 8:33AM 0.32 | 9:02PM 0.38 | 9:28AM 0.35 | 9:55PM 0.44 | ||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
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The wind is still cross-on at Schnappes (moderate winds from the SSW at Ngawi Automatic Weather Station 8 km from Schnappes). A 3.6m groundswell from the SSW is too big for here
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Information about the Schnappes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Schnappes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Schnappes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Schnappes 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 (Schnappes) 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 Schnappes 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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