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West wind is the clean lane, southeast swell is the trigger, and low to mid incoming tide is the safer window over the rock; keep the entry and the set timing in mind.
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Schnappes
Schnappes is a Wairarapa reef break, a sharper and more consequential rock setup where southeast swell and tide timing decide whether the wall turns makeable. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Schnappes in Wairarapa.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationWairarapa, NZ
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