Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
11.8° C
0.9° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,456 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with S 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 (Aug 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
9
1.7
S
16
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.9
S
8
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.6
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
453
304
298
1384
905
480
300
233
138
48
34
32
111
34
35
19
20
70
25
17
17
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSW
5
SW
10
NNE
15
NW
25
NW
35
WNW
40
WNW
35
NW
40
WNW
40
WNW
20
W
10
NW
25
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:05AM1.33m
11:28PM1.26m
11:52AM1.31m
00:11AM1.22m
12:37PM1.28m
00:54AM1.18m
1:20PM1.26m
1:39AM1.14m
2:01PM1.24m
2:24AM1.10m
2:42PM1.22m
3:09AM1.08m
3:24PM1.20m
Low Tide
5:31PM0.16m
5:43AM0.20m
6:17PM0.18m
6:24AM0.22m
6:59PM0.20m
7:03AM0.24m
7:40PM0.21m
7:42AM0.24m
8:20PM0.21m
8:22AM0.24m
9:01PM0.22m
9:06AM0.23m
9:45PM0.23m
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clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
light rain
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6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:50
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:38
5:39
5:40
5:42
5:43
5:43
5:44
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
9
12
13
10
13
14
14
15
14
11
14
14
11
14
13
14
17
16
14
Feels °C
7
7
7
9
9
4
4
5
7
7
6
4
11
8
5
7
5
9
14
12
12
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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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