Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
13.3°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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,618 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with SE 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 (Oct 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 17th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 18th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 16th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
S
18
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
4.5
S
10
4.5
S
11
4
S
11
4
SE
12
4
SSE
11
3
S
10
3
S
10
3
S
10
2.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
35
25
16
18
24
7
9
9
44
50
56
3643
4664
4195
4170
3655
1514
1559
1484
2565
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
ENE
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
45
S
45
S
40
S
30
S
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
10
WNW
Wind State
glassy
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cross
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cross
cross-off
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cross
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cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:00AM1.32m
7:26PM1.27m
7:52AM1.34m
8:18PM1.26m
8:41AM1.34m
9:08PM1.24m
9:28AM1.32m
9:55PM1.23m
10:12AM1.30m
10:39PM1.21m
10:55AM1.27m
11:20PM1.19m
11:37AM1.24m
11:59PM1.16m
Low Tide
1:20PM0.16m
1:40AM0.25m
2:14PM0.20m
2:29AM0.27m
3:07PM0.23m
3:15AM0.28m
3:57PM0.24m
4:00AM0.28m
4:43PM0.22m
4:44AM0.27m
5:26PM0.20m
5:26AM0.26m
6:07PM0.18m
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Temp °C
17
17
16
22
22
17
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22
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10
9
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9
12
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Feels °C
15
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18
19
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19
19
15
13
13
5
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3
3
3
6
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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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