Castlepoint - The Gap Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it's your local surf reporter Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Castlepoint - The Gap. Water temp is sitting at 53°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, I won't lie. Wednesday afternoon (19th August) is a no-go with a big 10ft southerly swell and a 16 mph cross-shore wind making things a messy, lumpy cross-chop. The energy is pumping at 4184, but it's just not surfable.

Thursday (20th August) is also a washout. The morning has some cleaner water with a 6ft swell and light cross-off wind, but it's just not shaping up. The afternoon is even worse with poor conditions.

Then we get a quick glimpse of something good. Friday morning (21st August) is the standout. The wind is light out of the north at 3 mph, almost glassy, and it's a clean cross-off. There's a solid 5ft southerly groundswell with a very long 16-second period - that's a lot of energy, but at a beach break, that long period can make it break a bit too straight. Still, the conditions are very good, and the energy is strong (1316). This is a quality window for anyone who knows the break.

Friday afternoon (21st August) stays clean with a 5ft southerly swell and a 13-second period, but the wind is a bit stronger out of the northwest at 9 mph. It's still good.

Saturday (22nd August) sees a drop in size. The morning has a clean 3ft swell with a strong offshore wind, but it's just small. The energy is weak (257). The afternoon is much the same with 3ft. Sunday (23rd August) is tiny and blown out.

Monday morning (24th August) is a decent option. There's a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (430), and conditions are good. This is a solid pick for a session.

From Monday afternoon through the rest of the week, it's a slow grind. The swells are small (3ft to 4ft), mostly from the SSW, with strong offshore winds that are just too much for the size. The water is clean but hard to paddle into. Crowds are often at The Gap, but with these conditions, it won't be an issue.

The end of the month and into September shows a bit of a pulse, but the wind is terrible. The first week of September (1st to 3rd) sees a building south/southwest swell reaching 8ft, but it's all onshore and cross-shore, making for lumpy, choppy, and generally poor surf. The energy on Thursday morning (3rd September) is strong (1294), but with a 16 mph cross-shore, it's a mess.

So, to sum it up: Friday morning (21st August) is the clear winner. It's the best on offer, hands down. Monday morning (24th August) is your backup. After that, it's a long wait for something rideable, but the forecasts can change, so don't lose hope entirely.

Rusty out.

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