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Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast
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Castlepoint Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 30 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (Mar 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 249 | 152 | 77 | 226 | 2944 | 1233 | 1054 | 976 | 903 | 649 | 1719 | 1285 | 941 | 403 | 154 | 114 | 51 | 23 | 58 | 116 | 97 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:18AM 1.34 | 4:49PM 1.23 | 5:12AM 1.30 | 5:42PM 1.23 | 6:04AM 1.27 | 6:33PM 1.25 | 6:56AM 1.24 | 7:24PM 1.26 | 7:47AM 1.22 | 8:13PM 1.28 | 8:37AM 1.21 | 9:00PM 1.28 | 9:26AM 1.21 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:03PM 0.00 | 10:29AM 0.08 | 11:00PM 0.04 | 11:25AM 0.15 | 11:55PM 0.09 | 12:21PM 0.21 | 12:49AM 0.14 | 1:14PM 0.25 | 1:41AM 0.20 | 2:02PM 0.28 | 2:34AM 0.24 | 2:49PM 0.29 | 3:25AM 0.26 | ||||||||||
Mon 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | ||
| Sunset | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 12 | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | ||
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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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