Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.3° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 14s period, S swell with 17,270 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. 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 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 2nd Aug)20ft (6.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 2nd Aug)23ft (7.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Night
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(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
13
1.5
ESE
13
1.6
ESE
13
2.2
SE
13
2.2
ESE
13
2.1
ESE
13
2
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
13
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
E
11
1.4
S
8
0.8
SE
16
0.8
SE
15
4.5
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
431
732
878
1609
1648
1575
1306
953
820
624
478
383
254
209
151
227
306
266
4224
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
W
10
SSE
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
35
WNW
30
NW
20
SSW
40
S
50
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:05AM1.14m
3:22PM1.26m
3:50AM1.11m
4:03PM1.23m
4:35AM1.08m
4:46PM1.21m
5:20AM1.07m
5:31PM1.18m
6:07AM1.06m
6:19PM1.17m
6:55AM1.07m
7:09PM1.17m
Low Tide
9:02PM0.27m
9:04AM0.29m
9:46PM0.28m
9:49AM0.29m
10:32PM0.29m
10:35AM0.27m
11:21PM0.28m
11:21AM0.25m
00:12AM0.26m
12:07PM0.23m
1:01AM0.23m
12:54PM0.21m
1:48AM0.21m
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7:26
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7:24
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7:22
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5:15
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5:17
5:17
5:19
5:20
 mm
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10
6
4
Temp °C
6
9
8
8
9
10
8
11
11
9
13
13
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12
11
7
8
8
Feels °C
2
4
4
5
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5
4
8
7
6
5
4
5
1
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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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