Schnappes surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 14,458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Schnappes in the next 16 days are 7.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 23ft (7.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappes over the next 16 days.
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