Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.2° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SE swell with 1,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Jul 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thu
16
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SE
11
3
ESE
10
2.3
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
E
10
0.7
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3580
1538
1024
815
518
383
299
181
156
143
92
62
47
37
162
70
44
41
37
47
149
Wind (km/h)
35
S
30
S
25
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
WNW
10
NE
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
00:27AM1.31m
12:51PM1.40m
1:19AM1.33m
1:45PM1.47m
2:16AM1.35m
2:41PM1.53m
3:16AM1.36m
3:37PM1.57m
4:16AM1.36m
4:35PM1.59m
5:15AM1.35m
5:35PM1.58m
6:14AM1.35m
Low Tide
6:41AM0.11m
7:07PM0.10m
7:30AM0.09m
8:02PM0.06m
8:22AM0.06m
8:59PM0.03m
9:20AM0.03m
9:59PM0.01m
10:21AM-0.01m
11:03PM-0.01m
11:21AM-0.06m
00:07AM-0.03m
12:20PM-0.09m
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7:37
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7:37
7:37
7:35
7:35
7:35
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5:01
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:06
5:06
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
10
7
13
13
11
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11
14
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11
13
14
Feels °C
1
1
3
5
4
4
5
6
6
3
8
9
6
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10
7
10
10
7
9
11
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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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