Surf Forecasts:
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 5,808 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ENE swell.
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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, near gales from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, moderate winds from the SW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 69 | 258 | 108 | 149 | 191 | 530 | 463 | 355 | 1810 | 3015 | 3345 | 5141 | 5808 | 2852 | 953 | 542 | 2856 | 3696 | 2216 | 1345 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:16PM1.47m | 5:52AM1.29m | 6:15PM1.43m | 6:49AM1.30m | 7:13PM1.39m | 7:45AM1.32m | 8:10PM1.35m | 8:38AM1.34m | 9:04PM1.33m | 9:29AM1.35m | 9:55PM1.31m | 10:17AM1.34m | 10:43PM1.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01AM-0.09m | 11:43PM0.00m | 12:00PM-0.08m | 00:43AM0.02m | 12:59PM-0.06m | 1:39AM0.04m | 1:57PM-0.02m | 2:32AM0.06m | 2:55PM0.03m | 3:23AM0.10m | 3:50PM0.08m | 4:12AM0.13m | 4:42PM0.13m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 7 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SSW 16 | E 9 | E 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 11 | ESE 13 | S 15 | E 11 |
67 | 39 | 120 | 108 | 11 | 18 | 530 | 463 | 355 | 243 | 169 | 359 | 62 | 58 | 2852 | 953 | 542 | 1985 | 17 | 743 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | ESE 12 | S 20 | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | S 15 | — | — | — |
47 | 29 | 22 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 31 | 96 | 205 | 15 | 30 | 79 | — | — | 49 | 78 | — | 381 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 14 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 17 | 35 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
67 | 69 | 258 | — | 149 | 191 | — | — | 8 | 1810 | 3015 | 3345 | 5141 | 5808 | 897 | 1885 | 2146 | 2856 | 3696 | 2216 | 1345 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 97 | 89 | 54 | 17 | 155 | 310 | 299 | 269 | 269 | 190 | 190 | 272 | 277 | 0 | 101 | 249 | 0 |
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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.











