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Snapper Rocks Surf Forecast
/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Snapper Rocks surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 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 Thursday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Snapper Rocks in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 1st May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 2nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Snapper Rocks over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 504 | 1089 | 1323 | 1197 | 878 | 1057 | 1254 | 1201 | 1225 | 1047 | 868 | 747 | 717 | 582 | 534 | 406 | 355 | 294 | 238 | 264 | 423 | 461 | 586 | 574 | 479 | 445 | 390 | 349 | 318 | 320 | 268 | 268 | 471 | 637 | 1044 | 748 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:10PM 1.94 | 10:31AM 1.28 | 10:59PM 1.87 | 11:24AM 1.19 | 11:53PM 1.79 | 12:28PM 1.13 | 12:53AM 1.71 | 1:46PM 1.14 | 1:58AM 1.65 | 3:04PM 1.21 | 3:03AM 1.62 | 4:07PM 1.32 | 4:02AM 1.60 | 4:57PM 1.45 | 4:52AM 1.59 | 5:40PM 1.58 | 5:37AM 1.57 | 6:19PM 1.69 | 6:18AM 1.55 | 6:57PM 1.78 | 6:57AM 1.51 | 7:33PM 1.84 | 7:34AM 1.45 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:51AM 0.44 | 4:09PM 0.47 | 5:51AM 0.54 | 4:54PM 0.58 | 6:58AM 0.61 | 5:49PM 0.69 | 8:07AM 0.66 | 7:00PM 0.77 | 9:10AM 0.66 | 8:25PM 0.82 | 10:00AM 0.64 | 9:43PM 0.80 | 10:42AM 0.60 | 10:47PM 0.76 | 11:19AM 0.55 | 11:40PM 0.70 | 11:53AM 0.50 | 12:28AM 0.65 | 12:26PM 0.46 | 1:11AM 0.61 | 12:59PM 0.44 | 1:53AM 0.59 | 1:30PM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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