Surf Forecasts:
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 17s period, S swell with 31,025 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 20s. 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 7.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 25ft (7.5m) 17s |
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 Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 9 | E 9 | S 19 | S 15 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 8 | 262 | 16484 | 30528 | 12730 | 5428 | 1631 | 1113 | 761 | 1252 | 716 | 359 | 218 | 135 | 56 | 53 | 62 | 160 | 85 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:49AM1.16m | 11:13PM1.22m | 11:33AM1.20m | 11:59PM1.25m | 12:21PM1.26m | 00:48AM1.29m | 1:12PM1.33m | 1:40AM1.33m | 2:06PM1.41m | 2:37AM1.36m | 3:02PM1.49m | 3:37AM1.38m | 3:59PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.18m | 5:35AM0.15m | 5:39PM0.17m | 6:16AM0.14m | 6:27PM0.16m | 7:01AM0.14m | 7:21PM0.15m | 7:49AM0.14m | 8:18PM0.13m | 8:43AM0.13m | 9:19PM0.10m | 9:43AM0.11m | 10:22PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | S 20 | S 21 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
138 | 662 | 326 | 4779 | 1769 | 12730 | 5428 | 1631 | 1113 | 761 | 1252 | 716 | 359 | 218 | 135 | 56 | 53 | 62 | 160 | 142 | 143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SE 14 | S 19 | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 14 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | NE 5 |
99 | 8 | 262 | — | — | — | — | 770 | 254 | 336 | 29 | 81 | 20 | 39 | 39 | 54 | 33 | 72 | 121 | 85 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 9 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 18 | ESE 8 | E 12 | NE 4 | SE 13 |
3 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 7 | 162 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 32 | 165 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | WNW 4 | SSW 7 | S 15 | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 |
1 | 6 | 607 | 16484 | 30528 | 19745 | 8444 | 2999 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 1 | 101 | 182 | 193 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 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.










