Castlepoint Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.90° S 176.22° E

Castlepoint Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castlepoint Beach sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.1° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, S swell with 12,576 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 26th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 27th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, strong winds from the W by Sat night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
15
2.5
S
19
2.5
S
17
2
S
15
1.8
S
14
1.4
S
13
0.7
S
11
1.1
S
12
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
10
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9
0.6
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5
0.5
NE
6
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
14
0.5
SE
16
0.6
SE
14
0.7
SE
14
6
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3426
1733
1207
633
112
344
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21
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28
49
122
169
203
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Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
10
W
5
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5
NW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
30
NW
20
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30
WNW
45
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High Tide
9:55AM1.36m
10:23PM1.36m
10:46AM1.36m
11:13PM1.33m
11:36AM1.35m
00:01AM1.29m
12:26PM1.33m
00:46AM1.26m
1:14PM1.32m
1:32AM1.22m
1:59PM1.30m
2:19AM1.18m
2:41PM1.29m
Low Tide
4:14PM0.01m
4:42AM0.05m
5:08PM0.07m
5:30AM0.10m
6:00PM0.13m
6:15AM0.15m
6:48PM0.18m
6:58AM0.21m
7:34PM0.22m
7:39AM0.25m
8:18PM0.25m
8:21AM0.28m
9:02PM0.27m
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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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