Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.8° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 20s period, S swell with 2,456 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. 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 1.7m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 17th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
4
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
3
3
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
13
0.6
ESE
15
0.8
ESE
16
1.1
ESE
16
1.7
S
14
2.3
S
14
1.3
ESE
15
1.3
ESE
14
1.2
SE
14
1.7
S
20
1
ESE
13
0.9
ESE
13
1.5
S
15
1.9
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
45
43
56
167
298
635
1145
2185
730
682
573
2456
357
290
1065
1568
1315
1110
747
496
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
35
NW
10
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
5
NE
20
NNW
30
NW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
SW
5
W
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
NW
5
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
High Tide
5:15AM1.35m
5:35PM1.58m
6:14AM1.35m
6:35PM1.54m
7:12AM1.34m
7:34PM1.50m
8:09AM1.35m
8:32PM1.44m
9:03AM1.36m
9:29PM1.40m
9:55AM1.36m
10:23PM1.36m
10:46AM1.36m
Low Tide
11:03PM-0.01m
11:21AM-0.06m
00:07AM-0.03m
12:20PM-0.09m
1:08AM-0.04m
1:19PM-0.10m
2:05AM-0.04m
2:17PM-0.08m
2:59AM-0.02m
3:16PM-0.04m
3:52AM0.01m
4:14PM0.01m
4:42AM0.05m
5:08PM0.07m
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7:35
7:35
7:35
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
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5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:08
5:09
5:10
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Temp °C
13
15
16
13
15
15
11
12
12
11
12
12
11
10
10
9
10
10
8
9
10
Feels °C
8
12
13
8
9
12
9
11
11
5
7
9
6
5
5
5
8
7
6
7
7
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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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