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East-southeast wind is the clean lane, north swell is the trigger, and the mid-falling tide usually gives the best shape across the Boulder Bank; boulder ground and crowds make the entry and timing worth watching.
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Schnappers Point
Schnappers Point is a Nelson Boulder Bank point break, a boulder-bottom setup where north swell can turn the harbour-edge line into punchy lefts and rights. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Schnappers Point in Nelson.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNelson, NZ
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