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Schnappers Point Surf Forecast
/ Nelson – Tasman Bay (18 surf breaks) /
Schnappers Point surfForecast / Nelson – Tasman Bay / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 22 Dec 2024 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Schnappers Point this week:
The surf forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Schnappers Point in the next 12 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 102 | 83 | 79 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 47 | 32 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 69 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 45 | 45 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | off | glass | off | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:36PM 2.80 | 4:07AM 2.59 | 4:26PM 2.66 | 5:02AM 2.51 | 5:22PM 2.56 | 6:01AM 2.49 | 6:22PM 2.52 | 7:01AM 2.53 | 7:22PM 2.54 | 7:58AM 2.62 | 8:18PM 2.62 | 8:49AM 2.75 | 9:09PM 2.73 | 9:36AM 2.90 | 9:55PM 2.86 | 10:19AM 3.05 | 10:38PM 2.98 | 11:01AM 3.18 | 11:20PM 3.08 | 11:42AM 3.29 | 12:02AM 3.15 | 12:22PM 3.36 | 12:44AM 3.17 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:50PM 0.73 | 10:07AM 0.87 | 10:43PM 0.83 | 11:05AM 0.98 | 11:41PM 0.89 | 12:10PM 1.02 | 12:43AM 0.90 | 1:15PM 0.99 | 1:42AM 0.85 | 2:14PM 0.90 | 2:35AM 0.76 | 3:06PM 0.77 | 3:24AM 0.64 | 3:52PM 0.62 | 4:08AM 0.51 | 4:35PM 0.48 | 4:50AM 0.39 | 5:16PM 0.35 | 5:30AM 0.29 | 5:57PM 0.25 | 6:10AM 0.22 | 6:37PM 0.19 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Schnappers Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Schnappers Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Schnappers Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Schnappers 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 (Schnappers 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 Schnappers 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.
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