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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 6 pm Sunday 30 Mar 2025 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 Wednesday (Apr 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1ft and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 7s. 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 7ft 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Schnappers Point over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 23 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 42 | 85 | 346 | 657 | 786 | 669 | 270 | 270 | 275 | 219 | 286 | 78 | 56 | 119 | 48 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 51 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 24 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 11:43PM 12.04 | 12:01PM 12.24 | 12:24AM 12.07 | 12:44PM 11.91 | 1:07AM 11.78 | 1:28PM 11.29 | 1:52AM 11.19 | 2:15PM 10.43 | 2:40AM 10.37 | 3:08PM 9.45 | 3:37AM 9.48 | 4:12PM 8.56 | 4:48AM 8.73 | 5:32PM 7.97 | 6:12AM 8.4 | 6:59PM 7.97 | 7:32AM 8.6 | 8:10PM 8.37 | 8:33AM 9.02 | 9:03PM 8.96 | 9:20AM 9.51 | 9:44PM 9.51 | 9:58AM 9.97 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:51AM -0.69 | 6:12PM -0.92 | 6:33AM -0.59 | 6:53PM -0.52 | 7:15AM -0.13 | 7:35PM 0.16 | 8:01AM 0.59 | 8:20PM 1.05 | 8:51AM 1.54 | 9:11PM 2.03 | 9:50AM 2.46 | 10:15PM 2.92 | 11:09AM 3.15 | 11:41PM 3.41 | 12:41PM 3.28 | 1:11AM 3.35 | 1:57PM 2.89 | 2:19AM 2.85 | 2:51PM 2.3 | 3:08AM 2.26 | 3:33PM 1.71 | 3:48AM 1.74 | ||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Fri 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 |
| Sunset | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 68 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 57 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 68 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 54 | 59 |
| Feels °F (?) | 64 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 63 | 66 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 63 | 70 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 52 | 61 | 64 | 54 | 64 | 66 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 48 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 57 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 68°F on Sun afternoon, min 54°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 7.3in), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 66°F on Fri morning, min 57°F on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.4in), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 68°F on Sat afternoon, min 54°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 70°F on Tue afternoon, min 50°F on Thu 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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