Surf Forecasts:
Castles surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with 321 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Castles in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castles over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s going to be a lean stretch. The first few days are pretty much a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until we get past the opening grind.
The first sign of any real potential shows up on Wednesday the 29th. That morning, we’ve got a light offshore breeze from the WNW making things clean at Castles. The swell is coming in from the SE at 3ft, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 138, so there’s some push there, but it’s not going to be a world-beater. The wind is offshore though, which is golden, and it’ll be tidy. The water temperature is sitting at 75°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, if you look at the whole 16-day run, the standout moment is that Wednesday morning. It’s not huge—just a fun, clean, small wave—but it’s the best of a quiet bunch. The swell direction is right on the money for Castles, coming from the SE, which is its optimum. You’ll have to share the water though; it says crowds are "sometimes" an issue, so don’t be shocked if you’re not alone.
Beyond that, the rest of the period is plagued by onshore winds, tiny swell, and poor conditions. There are a few moments with clean skies and a light cross-off or offshore breeze, like on the 30th and 31st, but the wave heights are barely scraping 3ft and the energy is weak. It’s just not enough to get excited about.
Further out, into the first week of August, it’s the same story: small, weak, and messy. The swell direction swings around, and the wind stays in the wrong quarter. The 9th and 10th of August have some ENE swell at 3ft, but the period is a short 5 seconds, and the energy is weak (55 and 30). Not worth the paddle.
So, to sum it up: Wednesday the 29th morning is your best bet. Get out there early, enjoy the clean glass, and don’t expect much else for the rest of the window. This is a quiet spell, but it’s normal for this area. Forecasts can turn, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 28 | 34 | 46 | 163 | 270 | 89 | 104 | 72 | 94 | 66 | 42 | 47 | 47 | 73 | 45 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 43 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:02PM1.28m | 8:28AM0.95m | 8:44PM1.31m | 9:10AM0.99m | 9:23PM1.33m | 9:48AM1.03m | 9:59PM1.32m | 10:24AM1.06m | 10:33PM1.30m | 10:59AM1.09m | 11:07PM1.26m | 11:36AM1.12m | 11:45PM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:31PM0.19m | 2:36AM0.15m | 2:15PM0.16m | 3:13AM0.11m | 2:56PM0.14m | 3:47AM0.08m | 3:33PM0.13m | 4:18AM0.07m | 4:10PM0.13m | 4:50AM0.06m | 4:48PM0.15m | 5:24AM0.07m | 5:32PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | S 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 4 | 270 | 89 | 104 | 72 | 94 | 66 | 42 | 47 | 47 | 73 | 45 | 25 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | E 6 | S 7 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 43 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | E 9 | E 6 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | W 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | N 3 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 7 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 34 | 46 | 163 | — | 1 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 9 | 43 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 1565 | 99 | 551 | 1451 | 29 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 32 | 143 | 141 | 0 | 141 | 325 | 317 | 325 | 1235 | 95 |
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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).
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