Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 24 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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 7,514 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 14s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 27th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 31st Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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 (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
2.3
S
17
2.2
S
16
1.7
S
14
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
NE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
17
17
15
17
17
15
3092
2419
1110
604
420
202
192
144
72
32
27
12
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
25
WNW
20
WSW
10
ESE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
N
30
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
35
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
2:24AM1.10m
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
Low Tide
8:22AM0.24m
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
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Temp °C
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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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