Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
13.1°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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, S swell with 7,839 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 (Sep 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 24th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 29th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 30th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
7
1.8
S
9
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.5
ESE
12
0.8
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
13
0.8
ESE
13
0.9
SE
12
0.7
SE
12
0.7
SE
12
1.8
S
9
1.3
S
8
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
3
S
17
3
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
493
463
276
189
82
201
195
202
202
140
152
516
235
140
96
56
4695
4037
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
WNW
10
W
10
SE
10
WNW
10
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
WNW
35
SW
15
SSW
10
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
W
15
SSE
10
S
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:27AM1.09m
2:47PM1.19m
3:14AM1.10m
3:34PM1.20m
4:04AM1.13m
4:26PM1.21m
4:55AM1.17m
5:22PM1.23m
5:49AM1.23m
6:19PM1.26m
6:44AM1.30m
7:16PM1.29m
Low Tide
8:24AM0.20m
9:00PM0.20m
9:13AM0.20m
9:51PM0.23m
10:08AM0.20m
10:49PM0.25m
11:05AM0.20m
11:49PM0.25m
12:05PM0.19m
00:44AM0.22m
1:05PM0.16m
1:36AM0.19m
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cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
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light rain
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6:01
6:00
5:58
6:56
5:54
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:13
6:14
6:15
7:15
6:16
6:17
 mm
11
14
3
Temp °C
8
12
11
9
12
12
9
14
16
15
16
11
8
13
14
11
14
13
11
Feels °C
2
8
7
5
9
9
7
10
11
6
10
4
3
10
10
7
11
10
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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