Castles Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.41° N 74.35° W

Issued: 7 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Castles sea temperature is
22.4° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Castles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Castles surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castles this week:

The surf forecast for Castles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castles in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
ESE
9
1.1
SSW
5
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.9
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
34
59
21
44
22
21
21
19
19
18
18
22
23
36
58
65
117
115
89
74
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
WSW
0
W
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
NW
20
NE
20
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
15
SE
10
S
10
SSE
10
NE
20
NE
20
NE
5
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
10:51AM0.95m
10:58PM1.27m
11:29AM0.96m
11:34PM1.23m
12:10PM0.98m
00:13AM1.19m
12:52PM1.02m
00:55AM1.14m
1:36PM1.07m
1:41AM1.09m
2:23PM1.12m
2:34AM1.03m
3:19PM1.19m
3:38AM0.98m
Low Tide
4:28PM0.17m
5:25AM0.10m
5:07PM0.20m
6:02AM0.11m
5:52PM0.22m
6:42AM0.11m
6:44PM0.23m
7:22AM0.10m
7:41PM0.24m
8:05AM0.10m
8:40PM0.23m
8:52AM0.09m
9:48PM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:33
5:33
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:37
5:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:28
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:25
 mm
5
1
6
9
3
3
1
Temp °C
29
32
31
32
35
35
30
35
30
23
23
22
22
22
23
25
27
25
21
22
21
Feels °C
31
32
31
35
35
35
33
35
29
23
21
21
22
21
26
28
30
28
21
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
S
5
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.6
S
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
1.2
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
Energy kJ
32
32
32
12
44
22
11
21
15
9
18
18
22
23
24
15
14
117
115
89
74
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
S
5
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
E
12
0.6
S
5
Energy kJ
21
21
19
19
2
2
2
2
8
3
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
7
5
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
4
1.1
SSW
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
5
0.5
NE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
ESE
2
0.4
E
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
1
ESE
5
1
ESE
6
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
5
Energy kJ
33
34
59
2
17
20
21
6
7
1
3
12
36
58
65
6
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
36
1170
36
149
1172
25
1072
53
45
2233
2363
1012
1388
1172
623
7
37
30
74
71
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Jersey
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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Information about the Castles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Castles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Castles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Castles 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 (Castles) 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 Castles 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.

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