Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 17 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, S swell with 5,891 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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(10 max)
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1
2
3
1
0
4
4
4
4
3
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
15
1.3
ESE
14
1.3
ESE
14
2.2
S
19
1
ESE
13
0.9
ESE
13
2.1
S
15
2.1
S
15
3
S
19
2.5
S
17
2.2
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.5
S
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
818
682
635
3614
351
286
1959
1985
5672
3836
2089
1324
704
224
156
104
117
85
50
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
WNW
5
SW
25
WNW
10
W
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
E
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
W
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
8:09AM1.35m
8:32PM1.44m
9:03AM1.36m
9:29PM1.40m
9:55AM1.36m
10:23PM1.36m
10:46AM1.36m
11:13PM1.33m
11:36AM1.35m
00:01AM1.29m
12:26PM1.33m
00:46AM1.26m
Low Tide
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
5:30AM0.10m
6:00PM0.13m
6:15AM0.15m
6:48PM0.18m
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12
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11
12
12
9
10
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Feels °C
5
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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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