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Snapper Rocks Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Snapper Rocks surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 13 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Snapper Rocks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Snapper Rocks sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Snapper Rocks this week:
The surf forecast for Snapper Rocks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Snapper Rocks in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 13th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 13th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Snapper Rocks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1162 | 690 | 309 | 244 | 218 | 157 | 118 | 100 | 144 | 128 | 86 | 55 | 50 | 28 | 773 | 928 | 1808 | 2138 | 811 | 611 | 502 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:32PM 1.44 | 5:36AM 1.71 | 6:11PM 1.58 | 6:20AM 1.74 | 6:50PM 1.71 | 7:02AM 1.74 | 7:29PM 1.82 | 7:43AM 1.71 | 8:09PM 1.89 | 8:25AM 1.64 | 8:50PM 1.94 | 9:07AM 1.54 | 9:34PM 1.95 | 9:52AM 1.43 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:20PM 0.64 | 12:03PM 0.46 | 12:09AM 0.52 | 12:38PM 0.38 | 12:55AM 0.42 | 1:13PM 0.31 | 1:40AM 0.34 | 1:48PM 0.28 | 2:26AM 0.31 | 2:24PM 0.27 | 3:13AM 0.31 | 3:02PM 0.30 | 4:03AM 0.36 | ||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | ||
| Sunset | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | ||
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Information about the Snapper Rocks Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Snapper Rocks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Snapper Rocks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Snapper Rocks 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 Rocks) 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 Rocks 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 Rocks is 6 km (4 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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