Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.3° 

Castlepoint Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 5,993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 1.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 11th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 11th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 9th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
10
4.5
SE
10
5
SSE
10
5
SE
11
3.5
ESE
11
3
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.6
S
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1034
3759
5729
5739
2939
2000
1075
1001
848
586
408
237
146
135
82
74
36
32
31
31
110
Wind (km/h)
35
S
50
SSE
50
S
50
S
40
S
30
S
25
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
S
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NE
25
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:38PM1.27m
11:59AM1.33m
00:27AM1.31m
12:51PM1.40m
1:19AM1.33m
1:45PM1.47m
2:16AM1.35m
2:41PM1.53m
3:16AM1.36m
3:37PM1.57m
4:16AM1.36m
4:35PM1.59m
5:15AM1.35m
Low Tide
5:24PM0.15m
5:56AM0.13m
6:15PM0.13m
6:41AM0.11m
7:07PM0.10m
7:30AM0.09m
8:02PM0.06m
8:22AM0.06m
8:59PM0.03m
9:20AM0.03m
9:59PM0.01m
10:21AM-0.01m
11:03PM-0.01m
11:21AM-0.06m
light rain
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light rain
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clear
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:35
7:35
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5:00
5:00
5:01
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:06
 mm
3
18
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
10
10
10
8
8
9
9
9
9
10
11
8
12
13
12
14
15
12
14
Feels °C
4
2
-1
0
1
1
2
4
5
5
6
6
7
4
8
8
7
11
12
9
11
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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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