
Surf Forecasts:
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 6,594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with E 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 (Jul 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu morning, moderate winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
140 | 276 | 332 | 713 | 958 | 1770 | 3330 | 1461 | 1424 | 1817 | 5102 | 6477 | 3598 | 2737 | 1858 | 1573 | 1895 | 1591 | 1275 | 990 | 748 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:16PM1.18m | 9:41AM1.15m | 10:04PM1.20m | 10:24AM1.20m | 10:51PM1.23m | 11:10AM1.26m | 11:38PM1.27m | 11:59AM1.33m | 00:27AM1.31m | 12:51PM1.40m | 1:19AM1.33m | 1:45PM1.47m | 2:16AM1.35m | 2:41PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:46AM0.17m | 3:45PM0.19m | 4:28AM0.16m | 4:34PM0.17m | 5:12AM0.15m | 5:24PM0.15m | 5:56AM0.13m | 6:15PM0.13m | 6:41AM0.11m | 7:07PM0.10m | 7:30AM0.09m | 8:02PM0.06m | 8:22AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | |
mm | — | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
140 | 276 | 332 | 417 | 958 | 1124 | 120 | 1461 | 1424 | 808 | 461 | 45 | 74 | 181 | 1858 | 1573 | 41 | 1591 | 1275 | 990 | 748 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 21 | SSW 6 | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
131 | 33 | 17 | 244 | 111 | 132 | — | 102 | 62 | 30 | — | 87 | 243 | — | — | — | 78 | 108 | 139 | 231 | 213 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | S 21 | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — |
4 | 7 | 72 | 116 | 85 | 84 | — | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 65 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | E 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 713 | — | 1770 | 3330 | 408 | 422 | 1817 | 5102 | 6477 | 3598 | 2737 | 534 | 449 | 1895 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 155 | 54 | 98 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 | 167 | 249 | 310 | 310 | 101 | 279 | 167 | 101 | 236 | 134 | 111 | 134 |
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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.











