Schnappes surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 20,998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Schnappes this week:
The surf forecast for Schnappes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Schnappes in the next 16 days are 7.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 23ft (7.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappes over the next 16 days.
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