📍 Hunter, NSW

Snapper Point

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About Snapper Point

Snapper Point's volcanic headland hides a maze of swim-throughs, arches, and overhangs draped in sponge walls — a 5 to 12 metre shore dive that rewards experienced divers who know when to jump in.

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Snapper Point 7-Day Weather Forecast

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7-day weather forecast for Newcastle, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Shows daily high/low temperatures, weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning your drive to Snapper Point.

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Snapper Point 7-Day Swell & Wave Height Forecast

Snapper Point site-specific wave heights calculated by Pelagic Hadal Conditions Intelligence™
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7-day swell forecast for Snapper Point, calculated using Pelagic's Hadal Conditions Intelligence™. Wave heights are site-specific — adjusted for Snapper Point's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands show diveable conditions at this site: green is ideal, orange is marginal, red is undiveable.

Optimal Dive Times & Tide Chart — Snapper Point

Tide times and optimal dive windows for Snapper Point, Hunter, NSW
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5-day tide chart for Snapper Point showing high and low tides with ideal dive windows highlighted in green. Tidal movement directly affects visibility and current strength at Snapper Point — plan your entry to coincide with the green windows for the best conditions.

Tide data is site-specific and accounts for Snapper Point's tidal sensitivity. Check the green windows above for the optimal entry time.

Snapper Point Location

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Common Questions
How deep is Snapper Point?
Snapper Point reaches a maximum depth of 12m. A solid dive plan and good buoyancy control are recommended.
Is Snapper Point suitable for beginners?
Snapper Point is an advanced site. Strong buoyancy skills, experience with hunter conditions, and good dive planning are essential.
What is the visibility like at Snapper Point?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 11m at Snapper Point. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
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