Surf Forecasts:
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, S swell with 2,935 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the S by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 13 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 15 | ESE 12 | NE 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
197 | 173 | 123 | 86 | 24 | 27 | 119 | 75 | 18 | 52 | 72 | 14 | 7 | 261 | 375 | 818 | 1609 | 2861 | 2634 | 1440 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:02PM1.49m | 3:37AM1.38m | 3:59PM1.56m | 4:38AM1.40m | 4:57PM1.61m | 5:37AM1.41m | 5:56PM1.64m | 6:36AM1.41m | 6:56PM1.63m | 7:35AM1.40m | 7:55PM1.59m | 8:32AM1.40m | 8:54PM1.54m | 9:26AM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.10m | 9:43AM0.11m | 10:22PM0.07m | 10:45AM0.07m | 11:26PM0.03m | 11:45AM0.01m | 00:30AM-0.01m | 12:43PM-0.04m | 1:32AM-0.05m | 1:41PM-0.08m | 2:29AM-0.07m | 2:39PM-0.09m | 3:24AM-0.08m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | |
4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | 4:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 6 | SSW 10 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 |
197 | 173 | 123 | 86 | 150 | 135 | 119 | 75 | 98 | 52 | 96 | 423 | 290 | 128 | 375 | 818 | 1609 | 2861 | 2634 | 1440 | 799 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SSW 10 | S 15 | ESE 12 | NE 7 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | E 11 | — | E 18 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
73 | 58 | 57 | 70 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 42 | 18 | 52 | 72 | 14 | 7 | 159 | 65 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 11 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 16 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SE 12 | E 14 | SSW 12 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | SE 18 | S 12 |
139 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 12 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | S 6 | — | — | WNW 3 | SW 5 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 88 | — | — | 5 | 33 | 261 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 73 | 73 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 27 | 134 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
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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.











