Schnappers Point

Schnappers Point or otherwise known just as Boulder bank is a right hand point break on a stone/boulder beach. The wave is mellow when small and the bigger it gets the faster and hollower it gets. Suitable for intermediate to expert surfers. careful getting in and out on the moving stones/boulders.

Quality Rating: 

6

Optimal Swell Direction: 

N

Optimal Wind Direction: 

S

Tide: 

Low
Mid
Incoming

Wave Type: 

Right point

Wave Size Min: 

2.0ft

Wave Shape: 

Wally
Fast
Long

Beach Type: 

Stones
Boulder

Skill Level: 

Intermediate

Crowd Level: 

6

Danger: 

Careful getting in and out on the rocks

Directions 

From Nelson head noth on State Highway 6, then turn left onto Boulder Bank Drive (gravel road) and park at the end by the oxidation ponds. From here its a short walk north along the beach to the point.

Nearest Town: 

Nelson

Nearest City: 

Nelson

Travel Time from City: 

10mins

Road in: 

Seal
Gravel

Walk in: 

Yes

Parking at beach: 

Yes

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