Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.0°C
0.6° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with 5,559 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM. 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 16s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 1st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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0
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0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
1.9
S
17
2.2
S
16
1.8
S
14
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
3.5
S
16
2.5
S
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
17
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17
17
15
2146
2359
1207
594
413
198
157
114
72
34
23
15
7
5248
3644
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
30
WNW
30
S
10
SE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
10
NW
30
NW
25
WNW
20
W
0
SSW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:42PM1.22m
3:09AM1.08m
3:24PM1.20m
3:54AM1.07m
4:09PM1.18m
4:41AM1.07m
4:57PM1.18m
5:30AM1.08m
5:49PM1.18m
6:21AM1.12m
6:43PM1.19m
7:12AM1.17m
7:39PM1.22m
Low Tide
9:01PM0.22m
9:06AM0.23m
9:45PM0.23m
9:53AM0.22m
10:35PM0.24m
10:43AM0.21m
11:30PM0.24m
11:34AM0.20m
00:25AM0.24m
12:28PM0.19m
1:16AM0.22m
1:23PM0.17m
2:05AM0.20m
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6:41
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5:43
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Temp °C
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12
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9
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17
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Feels °C
9
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6
10
10
9
6
4
8
14
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8
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14
9
8
9
5
10
11
8
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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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