Castlepoint Beach surf break

Castlepoint Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 21 May 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
13.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 14s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 26th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 25th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s

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 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
0
1
3
2
1
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
S
5
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
11
0.5
NE
10
1.5
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.9
S
18
1.9
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.7
S
15
1.6
S
15
2.1
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
14
11
20
31
7
26
42
49
997
868
2268
1676
1463
1127
835
667
327
233
1147
2611
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
NW
10
W
10
WNW
10
NE
10
NNW
10
W
15
SSW
15
SE
15
ESE
10
E
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
S
5
WNW
5
N
15
NE
10
NNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:13PM1.59m
9:47AM1.41m
10:11PM1.53m
10:40AM1.38m
11:08PM1.47m
11:33AM1.35m
00:03AM1.41m
12:27PM1.32m
00:55AM1.36m
1:21PM1.31m
1:45AM1.31m
2:14PM1.30m
2:35AM1.28m
Low Tide
3:01PM-0.06m
3:47AM-0.09m
3:58PM-0.08m
4:40AM-0.09m
4:54PM-0.07m
5:31AM-0.06m
5:50PM-0.03m
6:20AM-0.01m
6:44PM0.03m
7:08AM0.05m
7:37PM0.09m
7:54AM0.13m
8:30PM0.16m
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:58
4:58
Temp °C
14
16
14
14
15
14
14
14
13
12
12
11
13
15
12
15
14
11
14
15
13
9
13
11
14
13
12
12
12
11
10
10
8
9
11
9
14
12
10
13
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
1.5
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.9
S
18
1.9
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
11
1.6
S
15
2.1
S
17
Energy kJ
12
8
7
20
9
98
294
210
128
997
868
2268
1676
1463
1127
835
667
327
149
1147
2611
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
12
0.4
NE
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
11
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.7
NE
11
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
S
15
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
Energy kJ
9
9
11
8
31
30
26
42
49
41
126
138
90
86
55
76
65
147
233
63
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SW
4
0.3
NE
6
0.4
S
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
NE
6
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
ENE
12
0.2
S
13
0.6
S
20
0.6
NE
5
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
3
14
8
1
5
7
11
5
69
53
13
268
16
113
106
58
82
64
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NE
3
0.3
SW
3
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.5
NNW
3
0.9
NNE
10
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
3
1
3
2
2
14
6
9
5
164
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
244
244
156
101
97
1
1
136
73
89
89
27
1
27
17
0
0
0
1
27
1
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
4
4
4
5
6
8
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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