Castlepoint Beach surf break

Castlepoint Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 13 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
14.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 13th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
14
3
S
13
2.5
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2863
2733
2166
1378
835
471
1683
1451
986
726
511
416
319
244
235
135
99
74
60
62
36
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
N
10
N
10
N
10
WNW
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:37PM1.24m
2:03AM1.30m
2:31PM1.31m
3:00AM1.34m
3:26PM1.39m
3:59AM1.37m
4:23PM1.47m
5:00AM1.40m
5:21PM1.55m
6:00AM1.42m
6:19PM1.61m
6:59AM1.43m
7:18PM1.64m
Low Tide
7:38PM0.16m
8:12AM0.16m
8:36PM0.16m
9:07AM0.18m
9:39PM0.14m
10:10AM0.17m
10:44PM0.11m
11:13AM0.14m
11:49PM0.07m
12:12PM0.09m
00:53AM0.02m
1:09PM0.03m
1:54AM-0.03m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:02
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Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
10
10
10
10
10
11
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
12
14
11
6
6
8
7
8
7
7
6
7
6
7
9
9
9
8
9
9
10
9
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
14
3
S
13
2.5
S
13
2.2
S
12
1.9
S
11
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
2863
2733
2166
1378
835
471
1683
1451
986
726
511
416
319
244
235
135
99
74
60
62
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
S
19
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
E
4
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
11
Energy kJ
50
47
192
29
28
28
28
31
34
61
59
57
52
33
33
30
29
10
20
20
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
12
0.3
SSW
22
0.5
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
22
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
12
91
46
7
17
6
6
9
7
9
40
53
21
18
17
4
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.4
SSW
11
0.5
E
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
4758
4429
2116
1440
10
17
1
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
3
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
101
0
0
168
0
0
65
65
65
155
0
0
0
0
0
106
0
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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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