Castlepoint - The Gap Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is your local surf forecast from me, Rusty.

First up, we’re looking at Castlepoint - The Gap. The water temp is sitting at 54°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, the overall pattern. The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got some energy rolling in on Thursday afternoon the 27th with a 7ft S swell and a very long 16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 2265, but the wind is a messy cross-shore and the forecast flags it as marginal. Not where you want to be on a Thursday. Friday the 28th cleans up with a north wind and clean conditions, but the swell drops to 5ft. Saturday and Sunday (29th-30th) are small and ordinary, with the swell dropping under 3ft.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday morning, the 31st of August. We get a jump in energy with a 6ft, 15-second SSW groundswell and a massive combined energy of 2100. The wind is offshore from the W at 12 mph, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the real deal. The swell direction (SSW) is almost bang on the optimum direction for The Gap, which is ESE. A long-period swell like this (15 seconds) will love the point setup here; expect proper waves with plenty of push. It’s not beginner-friendly at 6ft, but for anyone with a bit of experience, Monday morning is the session to aim for.

Monday afternoon gets too big. That 15ft of S swell with a 12-second period is just too much for this break – the forecast flat-out says it’s too big. A huge miss.

Tuesday and Wednesday (1st-2nd September) look a bit mixed. Tuesday morning is clean but marginal with wind and tide issues. Wednesday morning on the 2nd looks promising with a 7ft S swell, 12 seconds, and a moderate offshore from the WNW – that’s a good shot at some solid, clean waves.

After that, the second week gets smaller. Thursday and Friday (3rd-5th) are very ordinary with swell below 3ft and strong offshore winds that will make it hard to paddle into. The swell direction shifts around, but nothing really stands out. There’s a bit of a pulse on Friday the 11th of September – the very end of the forecast – with an 8ft, 15-second SSW swell arriving with a moderate offshore and a combined energy of 3305. That’s one to watch if you’re planning that far ahead, but don’t bank on it yet. The long-range outlook is always a bit less certain.

Overall, the clear standout is Monday morning, the 31st of August. After that, keep an eye on Wednesday morning the 2nd of September for another decent window.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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