Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.0°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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 3,635 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) 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 4.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 21st Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Tue
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
SE
14
0.9
SE
12
0.9
SE
12
0.8
SE
12
0.7
SE
12
1.1
S
8
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
SE
11
2.3
S
9
3.5
S
13
2.2
S
12
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
92
48
34
59
82
63
49
212
195
161
140
149
82
58
836
3635
1319
21
20
Wind (km/h)
20
N
30
NW
30
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
N
15
N
20
WNW
15
SW
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
NW
30
WNW
40
W
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
15
NW
40
NW
45
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:37PM1.28m
8:59AM1.34m
9:26PM1.27m
9:46AM1.32m
10:12PM1.25m
10:31AM1.30m
10:54PM1.23m
11:15AM1.27m
11:35PM1.19m
11:58AM1.24m
00:15AM1.15m
12:40PM1.22m
00:57AM1.12m
Low Tide
2:50AM0.20m
3:25PM0.16m
3:37AM0.22m
4:14PM0.18m
4:23AM0.23m
5:00PM0.19m
5:06AM0.23m
5:43PM0.18m
5:46AM0.23m
6:22PM0.17m
6:24AM0.22m
7:01PM0.16m
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
11
15
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13
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Feels °C
13
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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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