Schnappes Surf Guide
Schnappes in The Wairarapa is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Offshore winds are from the north northwest and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Waves can be ok even in light onshore winds Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the southeast. There is no reef break Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rips, rocks, seals.
Schnappes Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 14.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Schnappes:
The best conditions reported for surf at Schnappes occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.
Schnappes Surf:
Saturday, 6 June 2026, 22:55 Local time| Sam | Dimanche 07 | |||
| 9PM | 0AM | 3AM | 6AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- on |
glass | glass | cross- on |









