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Snapper Rocks Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Snapper Rocks surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 11 Oct 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Snapper Rocks this week:
The surf forecast for Snapper Rocks over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Snapper Rocks in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 13th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 15th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 12th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Snapper Rocks over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 280 | 200 | 86 | 68 | 86 | 62 | 70 | 181 | 146 | 199 | 218 | 176 | 185 | 81 | 58 | 58 | 40 | 88 | 128 | 138 | 147 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:06PM 1.13 | 11:45AM 1.63 | 12:09AM 1.02 | 12:53PM 1.58 | 1:32AM 0.97 | 2:09PM 1.55 | 3:03AM 1.01 | 3:22PM 1.56 | 4:14AM 1.12 | 4:23PM 1.59 | 5:07AM 1.25 | 5:14PM 1.61 | 5:50AM 1.39 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:25PM 0.37 | 4:52AM 0.35 | 6:38PM 0.46 | 5:47AM 0.45 | 8:03PM 0.50 | 7:00AM 0.53 | 9:21PM 0.49 | 8:28AM 0.57 | 10:21PM 0.45 | 9:47AM 0.55 | 11:07PM 0.40 | 10:50AM 0.49 | 11:45PM 0.35 | 11:42AM 0.44 | |||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | ||
| Sunset | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for QLD - Gold Coast
The wind is still cross-on at Snapper Rocks (moderate winds from the N at Coolangatta Airport 5 km from Snapper Rocks). 1.8m 6s windswell from the NNE to make surfable waves.
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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 12 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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