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Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast
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Castlepoint Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.1° 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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1599 | 1549 | 1488 | 254 | 286 | 531 | 634 | 669 | 559 | 387 | 265 | 118 | 77 | 62 | 3813 | 2179 | 1537 | 1196 | 1196 | 1200 | 797 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:08PM 1.33 | 1:35AM 1.46 | 2:03PM 1.29 | 2:30AM 1.42 | 3:00PM 1.26 | 3:24AM 1.38 | 3:56PM 1.23 | 4:18AM 1.34 | 4:49PM 1.23 | 5:12AM 1.30 | 5:42PM 1.23 | 6:04AM 1.27 | 6:33PM 1.25 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:22PM -0.06 | 7:56AM -0.07 | 8:13PM -0.06 | 8:45AM -0.03 | 9:07PM -0.03 | 9:36AM 0.02 | 10:03PM 0.00 | 10:29AM 0.08 | 11:00PM 0.04 | 11:25AM 0.15 | 11:55PM 0.09 | 12:21PM 0.21 | 12:49AM 0.14 | ||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | 6 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
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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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