Castlepoint Beach surf break

Castlepoint Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
17.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 14th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NE
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.7
E
0.8
SE
0.7
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
2
S
2.1
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.2
SE
Period(s) (?)4111099998577878888991010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1138823414010678563626625120221528736553557483812561348936
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
30
NE
25
NW
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
SW
15
S
15
S
20
S
20
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
20
S
25
SSE
25
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
onononcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:02PM
1.23
2:28AM
1.29
2:46PM
1.20
3:12AM
1.29
3:32PM
1.17
3:53AM
1.28
4:18PM
1.14
4:34AM
1.27
5:04PM
1.12
5:16AM
1.25
5:50PM
1.10
6:01AM
1.23
6:37PM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:12PM
0.25
8:49AM
0.27
8:52PM
0.29
9:33AM
0.29
9:33PM
0.31
10:16AM
0.30
10:17PM
0.32
11:02AM
0.30
11:04PM
0.30
11:49AM
0.29
11:51PM
0.28
12:40PM
0.27
12:38AM
0.24
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise5:56--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-8:47--8:47--8:46--8:46--8:45--8:45--8:45-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202216171415171817181615161614151514141513
Feels °C (?)14181215131416181818141312129999899
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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 12 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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