
Surf Forecasts:
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, S swell with 9,561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NE 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 17s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
109 | 155 | 67 | 69 | 234 | 228 | 88 | 294 | 251 | 244 | 123 | 1221 | 1698 | 1291 | 1047 | 819 | 456 | 1310 | 2055 | 9561 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:17PM1.50m | 4:54AM1.29m | 5:16PM1.47m | 5:52AM1.29m | 6:15PM1.43m | 6:49AM1.30m | 7:13PM1.39m | 7:45AM1.32m | 8:10PM1.35m | 8:38AM1.34m | 9:04PM1.33m | 9:29AM1.35m | 9:55PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM-0.01m | 11:01AM-0.09m | 11:43PM0.00m | 12:00PM-0.08m | 00:43AM0.02m | 12:59PM-0.06m | 1:39AM0.04m | 1:57PM-0.02m | 2:32AM0.06m | 2:55PM0.03m | 3:23AM0.10m | 3:50PM0.08m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 16 |
109 | 155 | 67 | 59 | 117 | 91 | 88 | 208 | 251 | 244 | 123 | 83 | 71 | 290 | 385 | 678 | 456 | 261 | 168 | 9561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 10 |
54 | 70 | 47 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 65 | 18 | 31 | 101 | 63 | 68 | 59 | 51 | 49 | 376 | 257 | 17 | 61 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
43 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 188 | 203 | 130 | 14 | 19 | 140 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | SSW 4 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 10 | SSW 17 |
64 | 55 | 63 | 69 | 234 | 228 | — | 294 | — | — | 37 | 1221 | 1698 | 1291 | 1047 | 819 | 1144 | 1310 | 2055 | 15191 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 89 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 54 | 89 | 136 | 288 | 295 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 272 | 101 |
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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.











