Snapper Point Surf Forecast

/ NSW – North Coast (46 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Snapper Point surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 17 Oct 2025 AEST

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Snapper Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Snapper Point sea temperature is 21.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Snapper Point this week:

The surf forecast for Snapper Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Snapper Point in the next 12 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Sat 18th Oct)	3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf	7PM (Thu 23rd Oct)	5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful	1AM (Thu 23rd Oct)	5ft (1.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Snapper Point over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon).
		Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Fri 24
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	ENE	ENE	S	SSE	SSE	SE	E	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	E	SSE	SSE	E	E
Period(s) (?)	6	7	8	6	7	7	7	8	4	6	8	6	9	8	6	10	10	6	7	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	82	68	83	148	187	191	103	68	53	51	207	195	267	222	331	419	192	237	153	133	194
Wind (km/h)	SW	ESE	SSE	SSW	SSE	SE	W	NE	NE	N	NE	NE	N	NNE	NNE	N	S	SSE	SSW	E	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	off	off	off	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		5:58AM 1.23	5:52PM 1.43		6:33AM 1.34	6:29PM 1.39		7:05AM 1.43		7:04PM 1.33	7:36AM 1.51		7:38PM 1.27	8:07AM 1.55		8:13PM 1.19	8:39AM 1.57		8:47PM 1.11	9:12AM 1.55
Low Tide / height (m)	11:50PM 0.15	11:46AM 0.35		12:20AM 0.13	12:30PM 0.30		12:47AM 0.11		1:11PM 0.27	1:13AM 0.11		1:50PM 0.24	1:40AM 0.13		2:28PM 0.24	2:07AM 0.16		3:07PM 0.25	2:36AM 0.21		3:47PM 0.28

		Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23			Fri 24
Sunrise	-	5:05	-	-	5:05	-	-	5:03	-	-	5:03	-	-	5:01	-	-	5:01	-	-	5:00	-
Sunset	-	-	5:55	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:57	-	-	5:58	-	-	5:59	-	-	5:59	-	-	6:00

Rain (mm)	4	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	23	20	19	20	20	19	23	22	20	24	23	20	26	26	24	25	21	20	21	21
Feels °C (?)	18	24	19	18	18	19	21	19	18	18	22	20	18	22	21	23	22	17	19	21	19

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - North Coast

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Snapper Point (light winds from the NNW at EvansHeadRaaf Bombing Range 8 km from Snapper Point). 1.5m 6s windswell from the NE with a 0.5m 9s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 28 minutes ago Snapper Point

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Clean

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Information about the Snapper Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Snapper Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Snapper Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Snapper 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 (Snapper 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 Snapper 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.

Snapper Point is 32 km (20 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.