Castlepoint Beach surf break

Castlepoint Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 NZST
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Castlepoint Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 15s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 30th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
7
1.7
S
7
1.7
S
8
2.1
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
S
9
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
NE
5
0.5
S
9
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.8
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
29
17
278
373
1885
818
488
188
78
4
7
10
14
91
74
9
40
31
43
66
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
30
S
20
SSE
5
NE
5
N
20
NE
15
N
15
NNW
5
S
10
W
5
NW
15
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
N
15
NNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:28PM1.26m
3:50AM1.26m
4:18PM1.27m
4:40AM1.24m
5:06PM1.29m
5:30AM1.22m
5:54PM1.29m
6:19AM1.20m
6:41PM1.29m
7:07AM1.19m
7:26PM1.28m
7:54AM1.18m
8:08PM1.26m
Low Tide
9:07AM0.16m
9:43PM0.14m
9:58AM0.23m
10:35PM0.20m
10:51AM0.29m
11:27PM0.26m
11:41AM0.33m
00:18AM0.30m
12:28PM0.35m
1:08AM0.32m
1:13PM0.35m
1:57AM0.32m
1:55PM0.34m
2:43AM0.29m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
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5:24
5:23
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
Temp °C
16
17
16
12
12
10
12
12
11
14
15
12
13
14
13
15
16
14
16
17
15
12
12
11
6
8
8
9
7
7
11
14
10
11
11
11
13
13
11
13
15
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
14
0.6
SSW
13
1.7
S
8
2.1
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
SSW
15
1
S
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.8
ENE
8
Energy kJ
46
29
104
137
373
1885
818
488
188
292
447
316
207
133
91
74
49
40
31
16
66
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
ENE
5
0.4
S
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.8
SSW
14
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
S
9
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
S
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
15
2
17
4
247
6
3
3
160
78
4
4
10
3
17
5
9
12
22
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SE
12
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.4
NE
4
0.1
NE
7
0.2
S
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
1
5
3
4
2
4
3
5
2
7
6
1
7
36
35
12
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
1.7
S
7
1.7
S
8
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.4
NE
7
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.8
NE
6
Energy kJ
3
2
3
278
332
3
11
16
14
10
9
26
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
29
29
1
101
272
0
0
89
1
1
1
1
1
89
1
1
54
1
17
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
8
6
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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.

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