
Surf Forecasts:
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 4,301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 5 | S 6 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | NW 4 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
465 | 449 | 263 | 376 | 425 | 375 | 284 | 235 | 130 | 60 | 44 | 22 | 395 | 134 | 13 | 173 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 1034 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:11PM1.46m | 1:41AM1.28m | 2:07PM1.45m | 2:39AM1.26m | 3:03PM1.43m | 3:37AM1.26m | 4:01PM1.41m | 4:34AM1.26m | 4:58PM1.38m | 5:30AM1.27m | 5:54PM1.34m | 6:25AM1.30m | 6:50PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:30PM-0.06m | 7:48AM-0.07m | 8:22PM-0.05m | 8:45AM-0.07m | 9:18PM-0.01m | 9:44AM-0.06m | 10:17PM0.03m | 10:44AM-0.04m | 11:19PM0.07m | 11:43AM-0.01m | 00:17AM0.11m | 12:40PM0.03m | 1:11AM0.14m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | 19 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 7 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
48 | 24 | 263 | 376 | 425 | 375 | 284 | 235 | 130 | 60 | 44 | 76 | 260 | 33 | 35 | 147 | 312 | 4739 | 3052 | 1832 | 1034 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
3 | 3 | 59 | 102 | 92 | 56 | 35 | 35 | 21 | 11 | 79 | 22 | 15 | 254 | 172 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 6 | S 15 | S 15 | E 16 | S 13 | S 21 | S 20 | NE 16 | ENE 9 | S 8 | SSW 20 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | SE 5 | ENE 13 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — |
4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 75 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 3 | — | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 6 | S 8 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 |
465 | 449 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 94 | 395 | 134 | — | 173 | 617 | — | — | 15 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 27 | 17 | 1 | 236 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 124 | 1 | 101 | 1 | 1 | 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.










