
Surf Forecasts:
Castlepoint Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, S swell with 1,528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 74 | 35 | 161 | 529 | 297 | 208 | 219 | 468 | 744 | 1230 | 1264 | 1326 | 1137 | 931 | 666 | 549 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:46AM1.26m | 1:14PM1.32m | 1:32AM1.22m | 1:59PM1.30m | 2:19AM1.18m | 2:41PM1.29m | 3:05AM1.14m | 3:22PM1.26m | 3:50AM1.11m | 4:03PM1.23m | 4:35AM1.08m | 4:46PM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM0.18m | 6:58AM0.21m | 7:34PM0.22m | 7:39AM0.25m | 8:18PM0.25m | 8:21AM0.28m | 9:02PM0.27m | 9:04AM0.29m | 9:46PM0.28m | 9:49AM0.29m | 10:32PM0.29m | 10:35AM0.27m | 11:21PM0.28m | |||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | NE 4 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
50 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 74 | 35 | 161 | 529 | 297 | 208 | 134 | 468 | 744 | 1230 | 1264 | 1326 | 1137 | 931 | 666 | 549 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 10 | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ENE 9 | SE 17 | E 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
22 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 106 | 119 | 214 | 200 | 219 | 74 | 114 | 41 | 73 | 44 | 25 | 78 | 125 | 105 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | SW 8 | S 8 | ENE 12 | SE 17 | SE 16 | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 11 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | SSW 19 |
12 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 147 | 198 | 76 | 145 | 125 | 30 | 44 | 30 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NE 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 3 |
4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 486 | 950 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 22 | 6 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 193 | 244 | 168 | 27 | 2 | 166 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 27 | 27 | 36 |
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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.










