Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
11.7° C
1.1° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 809 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 3AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 10th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 11th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 16th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the SSW by Sat night).

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10
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
9
1.3
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SE
9
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
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6
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
1
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
1.8
E
7
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E
8
2.1
E
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
2.3
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
1.8
E
9
1.8
E
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
223
411
379
186
138
91
120
74
75
211
320
509
523
270
305
738
708
541
618
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SE
20
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
10
SSE
5
SSE
20
SE
25
S
35
SSW
50
SSW
45
SSW
45
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:56AM1.30m
3:19PM1.51m
3:56AM1.29m
4:17PM1.50m
4:54AM1.29m
5:16PM1.47m
5:52AM1.29m
6:15PM1.43m
6:49AM1.30m
7:13PM1.39m
7:45AM1.32m
8:10PM1.35m
Low Tide
8:39PM-0.03m
9:00AM-0.05m
9:37PM-0.03m
10:00AM-0.07m
10:39PM-0.01m
11:01AM-0.09m
11:43PM0.00m
12:00PM-0.08m
00:43AM0.02m
12:59PM-0.06m
1:39AM0.04m
1:57PM-0.02m
2:32AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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