Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.2° C
0.6° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, S swell with 11,722 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 4th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 4th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.7
E
11
0.5
SE
15
0.6
SE
16
3.5
S
11
4
S
11
2.5
S
11
2.2
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
4
S
12
5
S
14
5.5
S
14
4.5
S
14
3.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
834
624
505
383
259
198
114
109
201
2802
3871
1757
1046
656
305
4351
8697
11169
7563
3890
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
30
W
30
SW
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
25
WNW
10
W
30
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
20
SSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:46PM1.21m
5:20AM1.07m
5:31PM1.18m
6:07AM1.06m
6:19PM1.17m
6:55AM1.07m
7:09PM1.17m
7:42AM1.10m
8:01PM1.17m
8:30AM1.15m
8:54PM1.20m
9:16AM1.21m
9:44PM1.23m
Low Tide
11:21PM0.28m
11:21AM0.25m
00:12AM0.26m
12:07PM0.23m
1:01AM0.23m
12:54PM0.21m
1:48AM0.21m
1:44PM0.19m
2:34AM0.20m
2:36PM0.18m
3:20AM0.18m
3:30PM0.16m
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5:17
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Temp °C
12
8
13
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13
11
11
10
6
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Feels °C
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5
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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