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Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast
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Castlepoint Beach surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, S swell with 3,830 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Jun 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | |
326 | 452 | 1109 | 1224 | 1079 | 532 | 302 | 245 | 183 | 108 | 71 | 37 | 36 | 68 | 423 | 293 | 190 | 67 | 70 | 48 | 3036 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:05PM1.29m | 6:34AM1.16m | 6:48PM1.26m | 7:20AM1.14m | 7:30PM1.23m | 8:04AM1.13m | 8:13PM1.21m | 8:47AM1.12m | 8:57PM1.19m | 9:28AM1.12m | 9:42PM1.19m | 10:08AM1.13m | 10:28PM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM0.37m | 00:38AM0.35m | 12:36PM0.36m | 1:26AM0.32m | 1:18PM0.33m | 2:11AM0.28m | 2:00PM0.30m | 2:53AM0.23m | 2:42PM0.26m | 3:34AM0.20m | 3:25PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.17m | 4:08PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
16 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
 kJ | 123 | 232 | 528 | 17 | 1079 | 532 | 302 | 245 | 183 | 108 | 71 | 19 | 36 | 68 | 183 | 293 | 190 | 67 | 70 | 48 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SE 15 | SE 16 | S 24 |
| kJ | 42 | 39 | 15 | — | 17 | 14 | 33 | 58 | 73 | 58 | 34 | 37 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | S 15 | SW 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 9 | — | SW 12 | S 15 | SSW 10 | S 17 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 | — | 7 | 12 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | 19 | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | — | NW 2 | — | SSW 5 | — | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 7 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 9 | S 11 |
| kJ | 326 | 452 | 1109 | 1224 | — | 2 | — | 23 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 423 | — | 1 | 1 | 47 | 2296 | 3036 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 27 | 101 | 89 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 98 | 98 | 75 | 0 |
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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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