Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Issued: 11 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, E swell with 2,651 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 7th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
11
1.9
NE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
1.5
E
9
2.4
E
10
3
E
10
3.5
E
11
2.5
E
11
2.3
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.8
E
10
2.4
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.5
ESE
9
3
ESE
10
3
SE
10
3.5
SSE
10
3
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
561
452
344
211
337
904
372
1043
2091
2481
1641
1146
730
679
939
1437
1166
1724
1836
2423
2034
Wind (km/h)
20
N
10
N
15
NNW
15
SSW
10
ESE
25
ENE
15
ENE
5
NE
10
S
5
NE
10
NE
10
SSE
15
WSW
5
WSW
15
S
25
SSW
30
S
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:57AM1.11m
9:16PM1.18m
9:41AM1.15m
10:04PM1.20m
10:24AM1.20m
10:51PM1.23m
11:10AM1.26m
11:38PM1.27m
11:59AM1.33m
00:27AM1.31m
12:51PM1.40m
1:19AM1.33m
1:45PM1.47m
Low Tide
3:03AM0.19m
2:57PM0.20m
3:46AM0.17m
3:45PM0.19m
4:28AM0.16m
4:34PM0.17m
5:12AM0.15m
5:24PM0.15m
5:56AM0.13m
6:15PM0.13m
6:41AM0.11m
7:07PM0.10m
7:30AM0.09m
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:37
7:37
7:37
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4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:02
 mm
2
2
5
2
2
8
1
1
7
3
3
9
1
1
Temp °C
9
12
14
12
14
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
13
12
12
11
10
10
10
Feels °C
5
9
11
8
10
9
8
11
10
9
11
10
6
10
10
8
6
3
2
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.9
E
9
1.5
E
9
2.4
E
10
3
E
10
3.5
E
11
2.5
E
11
2.3
E
10
1.9
E
10
2.1
S
8
1.7
E
10
1.8
E
10
2.5
ESE
9
3
ESE
10
3
SE
10
0.2
SSW
20
3
SE
10
Energy kJ
561
202
344
211
337
641
372
1043
2091
2481
1641
1146
730
587
608
605
1166
1724
1836
38
2034
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.8
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.1
S
15
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
7
1.3
ENE
10
1
SSW
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
8
1.2
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.8
E
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
S
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
18
Energy kJ
3
125
72
4
11
19
307
193
192
122
72
159
176
679
73
51
205
196
76
133
165
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
11
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
21
0.5
SSW
18
Energy kJ
5
5
6
21
33
72
64
85
83
107
102
61
57
85
57
72
85
188
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
8
2.3
ENE
9
1.5
S
7
2.4
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.1
S
8
2.2
S
8
2.4
S
8
3.5
SSE
10
1.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
316
452
904
251
939
1437
583
643
819
2423
256
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
89
1
1
36
73
98
27
0
0
75
27
0
0
0
101
136
167
288
277
236
272
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
6
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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