Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
11.9° C
0.8° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with 5,571 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 19th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 19th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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1
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
10
4.5
S
11
3.5
S
11
3
S
15
1.4
SE
8
1.6
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.6
S
13
1.6
S
15
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
5571
3035
3344
295
363
339
839
1134
694
403
244
191
100
34
33
30
33
34
38
Wind (km/h)
40
SW
50
S
30
S
25
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
S
0
E
5
WNW
15
NW
25
NW
30
NW
35
WNW
30
NW
35
WNW
40
WNW
40
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:55PM1.31m
10:17AM1.34m
10:43PM1.29m
11:05AM1.33m
11:28PM1.26m
11:52AM1.31m
00:11AM1.22m
12:37PM1.28m
00:54AM1.18m
1:20PM1.26m
1:39AM1.14m
2:01PM1.24m
2:24AM1.10m
Low Tide
3:50PM0.08m
4:12AM0.13m
4:42PM0.13m
4:59AM0.17m
5:31PM0.16m
5:43AM0.20m
6:17PM0.18m
6:24AM0.22m
6:59PM0.20m
7:03AM0.24m
7:40PM0.21m
7:42AM0.24m
8:20PM0.21m
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6:58
6:56
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5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:40
5:42
5:43
 mm
3
3
Temp °C
8
8
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13
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Feels °C
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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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