Castlepoint Beach surf break

Castlepoint Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 22 May 2026 NZST
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Castlepoint Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
13.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castlepoint Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 27th May)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 29th May)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
11
0.7
SSE
5
1.6
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.6
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.7
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
12
2.5
S
15
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
2.2
S
13
2.5
S
15
3
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
29
36
42
27
1132
880
1508
1565
1175
888
575
431
505
3178
3830
2487
1642
1592
3213
4108
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
NW
10
WNW
20
SSW
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
N
10
N
15
NNE
25
NW
10
WSW
25
S
20
S
10
SSW
5
E
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
15
WNW
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:11PM1.53m
10:40AM1.38m
11:08PM1.47m
11:33AM1.35m
00:03AM1.41m
12:27PM1.32m
00:55AM1.36m
1:21PM1.31m
1:45AM1.31m
2:14PM1.30m
2:35AM1.28m
3:03PM1.31m
3:25AM1.25m
Low Tide
3:58PM-0.08m
4:40AM-0.09m
4:54PM-0.07m
5:31AM-0.06m
5:50PM-0.03m
6:20AM-0.01m
6:44PM0.03m
7:08AM0.05m
7:37PM0.09m
7:54AM0.13m
8:30PM0.16m
8:41AM0.22m
9:21PM0.23m
9:29AM0.29m
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:57
Temp °C
14
14
14
13
12
12
12
11
12
16
12
14
13
10
10
10
9
14
15
13
15
13
12
11
10
10
10
10
9
8
12
8
10
9
5
8
8
4
10
12
10
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSE
5
1.6
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.6
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.7
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
12
2.5
S
15
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
2.2
S
13
2.5
S
15
3
S
16
Energy kJ
31
96
231
189
27
1132
880
1508
1565
1175
888
575
431
505
3178
3830
2487
1642
1592
3213
4108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
4
0.5
SSW
9
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
NE
9
0.7
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
Energy kJ
6
45
36
42
88
41
103
92
92
86
100
59
64
65
68
70
40
37
20
20
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
6
0.4
S
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.5
S
14
0.4
NE
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
Energy kJ
8
29
11
5
96
33
35
85
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
1
NNE
10
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
SSW
3
1.1
S
7
Energy kJ
11
2
4
3
204
8
2
117
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
29
1
1
111
105
17
89
1
1
27
26
0
98
166
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
6
6
5
4
4
6
7
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
3
8
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
6
6
6
6
8
9
8
7
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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Information about the Castlepoint Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Castlepoint Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Castlepoint Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Castlepoint Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Castlepoint Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Castlepoint Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in The Wairarapa? If you are looking for accommodation near Castlepoint Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Masterton which is 48 km (30 miles) away. Other places in and around The Wairarapa where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 79 km (49 miles) away and Levin, 85 km (53 miles) away.

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