
Surf Forecasts:
Castles surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, S swell with 11,123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with ESE 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 15s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castles over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | N 9 | N 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
27067 | 3694 | 8044 | 2871 | 1579 | 439 | 280 | 352 | 454 | 454 | 370 | 254 | 203 | 963 | 480 | 172 | 197 | 377 | 228 | 349 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.88m | 5:23AM1.95m | 5:30PM2.00m | 6:09AM2.06m | 6:03PM2.10m | 6:54AM2.12m | 6:36PM2.16m | 7:39AM2.12m | 7:10PM2.19m | 8:24AM2.05m | 7:45PM2.18m | 9:12AM1.94m | 8:21PM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.52m | 11:29AM0.56m | 11:50PM0.30m | 12:09PM0.56m | 00:30AM0.11m | 12:47PM0.60m | 1:11AM-0.01m | 1:25PM0.68m | 1:52AM-0.07m | 2:03PM0.78m | 2:35AM-0.05m | 2:41PM0.90m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
16518 | 11710 | 3529 | 2879 | 2335 | 859 | 450 | 352 | 454 | 454 | 370 | 254 | 203 | 135 | 78 | 433 | 263 | 119 | 59 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | — | E 9 | NNE 11 | — | NNW 9 | NE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 322 | 232 | 107 | 158 | 147 | 117 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | 83 | 12 | — | 79 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | ENE 9 | W 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | 28 | 34 | 145 | 46 | 33 | 26 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SE 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 9 | N 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
27067 | 3694 | 8044 | 2871 | 1579 | 439 | 280 | — | — | — | — | 219 | 277 | 963 | 480 | 172 | 197 | 377 | 228 | 349 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 713 | 776 | 607 | 759 | 596 | 596 | 776 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 714 | 714 | 714 | 688 | 1020 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 17 |
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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.
Castles is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Itoman. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Itoman. Itoman has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










