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Castlepoint - Slippery surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 14 Oct 2025 NZDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castlepoint - Slippery this week:
The surf forecast for Castlepoint - Slippery over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint - Slippery in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 17th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 20th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint - Slippery over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat night, light winds from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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 kJ (?) | 40 | 37 | 113 | 55 | 127 | 36 | 22 | 24 | 99 | 559 | 201 | 77 | 77 | 40 | 14 | 91 | 47 | 44 | 564 | 213 | 58 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:00PM 1.53 | 12:30AM 1.36 | 12:56PM 1.47 | 1:23AM 1.31 | 1:51PM 1.41 | 2:18AM 1.26 | 2:43PM 1.34 | 3:13AM 1.22 | 3:34PM 1.29 | 4:05AM 1.20 | 4:24PM 1.25 | 4:54AM 1.20 | 5:13PM 1.21 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:29PM -0.07 | 6:44AM -0.04 | 7:19PM -0.05 | 7:36AM -0.02 | 8:08PM -0.01 | 8:28AM 0.02 | 8:55PM 0.05 | 9:21AM 0.07 | 9:43PM 0.13 | 10:14AM 0.12 | 10:32PM 0.20 | 11:07AM 0.18 | 11:24PM 0.27 | ||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 14 | 12 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
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Information about the Castlepoint - Slippery Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Castlepoint - Slippery provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Castlepoint - Slippery can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Castlepoint - Slippery 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 - Slippery) 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 - Slippery 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 - Slippery, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Masterton which is 49 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 78 km (48 miles) away and Levin, 85 km (53 miles) away.
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