Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.8° C
0.2° 

Castlepoint Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 2,061 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Sat morning).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
2
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
S
13
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
E
13
0.6
ESE
15
0.8
ESE
16
1.1
ESE
16
1.3
ESE
15
2.2
S
14
1.3
ESE
15
1.3
ESE
14
1.2
SE
14
1.2
ESE
13
1.2
S
18
0.9
ESE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
69
168
25
31
19
52
45
43
86
167
280
627
711
2061
740
701
589
479
972
286
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
35
S
30
S
10
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:16AM1.36m
3:37PM1.57m
4:16AM1.36m
4:35PM1.59m
5:15AM1.35m
5:35PM1.58m
6:14AM1.35m
6:35PM1.54m
7:12AM1.34m
7:34PM1.50m
8:09AM1.35m
8:32PM1.44m
9:03AM1.36m
Low Tide
9:20AM0.03m
9:59PM0.01m
10:21AM-0.01m
11:03PM-0.01m
11:21AM-0.06m
00:07AM-0.03m
12:20PM-0.09m
1:08AM-0.04m
1:19PM-0.10m
2:05AM-0.04m
2:17PM-0.08m
2:59AM-0.02m
3:16PM-0.04m
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7:37
7:35
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7:33
7:33
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5:04
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Temp °C
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12
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Feels °C
4
8
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6
10
11
8
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13
9
10
12
9
10
11
6
2
1
4
5
8
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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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