
Surf Forecasts:
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with 941 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castlepoint Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | S 15 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 5 | ENE 4 | SE 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 221 | 599 | 398 | 27 | 36 | 58 | 38 | 205 | 212 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 49 | 23 | 8 | 81 | 37 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:39AM1.18m | 4:03PM1.25m | 4:31AM1.23m | 4:58PM1.27m | 5:24AM1.30m | 5:56PM1.30m | 6:19AM1.38m | 6:55PM1.33m | 7:16AM1.45m | 7:53PM1.35m | 8:11AM1.52m | 8:50PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.20m | 9:39AM0.21m | 10:13PM0.23m | 10:37AM0.21m | 11:13PM0.25m | 11:39AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.24m | 12:42PM0.18m | 1:12AM0.20m | 1:45PM0.13m | 2:07AM0.15m | 2:45PM0.07m | 3:00AM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 11 | NE 6 | S 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
142 | 86 | 599 | 398 | 194 | 187 | 58 | 137 | 205 | 212 | 82 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 604 | 503 | 196 | 81 | 113 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 5 | SSW 11 | NE 7 | SSE 5 | E 4 | E 4 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 8 |
17 | 221 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 36 | 128 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 49 | 12 | 1 | 36 | 37 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | SSW 8 | E 16 | NE 9 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 | NE 7 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 |
4 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 91 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NNE 10 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 |
— | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 23 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 17 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 26 | 17 | 29 | 73 | 253 | 245 | 98 | 1 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 89 |
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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.










