Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.8°C
0.1° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, S swell with 6,570 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 22nd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 28th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sat night).

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
12
1.7
S
10
1.3
S
12
0.9
S
11
1.8
S
6
1.4
S
8
1.9
S
8
0.4
SE
11
2
S
9
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.2
S
9
1
S
9
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
ESE
14
1.8
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1395
598
472
184
261
240
419
30
656
313
278
234
166
577
421
344
305
229
125
178
388
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
20
SW
25
SSW
15
WNW
30
SW
30
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
WNW
10
W
15
S
10
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
35
NW
40
NW
40
W
35
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:40PM1.22m
00:57AM1.12m
1:21PM1.21m
1:41AM1.10m
2:02PM1.20m
2:27AM1.09m
2:47PM1.19m
3:14AM1.10m
3:34PM1.20m
4:04AM1.13m
4:26PM1.21m
4:55AM1.17m
5:22PM1.23m
Low Tide
7:01PM0.16m
7:01AM0.21m
7:38PM0.17m
7:41AM0.20m
8:17PM0.18m
8:24AM0.20m
9:00PM0.20m
9:13AM0.20m
9:51PM0.23m
10:08AM0.20m
10:49PM0.25m
11:05AM0.20m
11:49PM0.25m
clear
clear
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light rain
rain showers
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heavy rain
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6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:09
6:10
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:15
7:15
 mm
5
3
1
1
1
7
12
Temp °C
14
15
13
12
8
8
9
9
7
11
11
9
12
11
9
14
14
15
17
16
9
Feels °C
7
9
5
8
2
0
1
1
1
7
7
5
8
7
7
10
10
7
11
9
0
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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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