Castlepoint - The Gap Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this stretch, so let’s dig into what’s coming our way.

The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag at Castlepoint - The Gap. There’s a long, slow start with nothing really worth paddling out for in the first week.

We kick off Friday the 4th with a tiny 2ft S swell, but that 30 km/h NNW wind is just messing it up. The energy is weak (106), and it’s a no-go. Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th are the same story – small, weak swells, though the wind is offshore. The problem is the size; it’s just not enough to get excited about. Sunday the 6th actually sees a jump in period to 17 seconds, giving us a solid 236 energy reading, but it’s still only 2ft. That long period at a beach break can make things break a bit too straight, so it’s not a standout.

Monday the 7th is a write-off, with rain and onshore winds. Tuesday the 8th though, we get a bit of a pulse: 6ft from the SE with a 9-second period and a solid 629 energy. The wind is a clean cross-off, but the report calls it marginal. That’s a lot of energy for a sheltered spot, and it might be a bit too much for beginners. Wednesday the 9th is the first real glimmer of hope – glassy conditions with a 3ft ESE swell. The wind is dead calm, which is a massive positive for clean conditions, but the swell is small and the period is short (7 seconds). It’s surfable, but not a standout.

The second half of the week into the weekend is a grind. Thursday the 10th has offshore winds and a 3ft SSW swell, but it’s just ordinary. Friday the 11th is a mess with strong onshore winds and a 7ft swell that’s just lumpy and cross-chop.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window is from Saturday the 12th through Sunday the 13th. Saturday morning the 12th, we’re looking at 7ft from the S, 11-second period, with a clean offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is very strong (1256). This is the pick of the bunch – solid, clean, and powerful. The afternoon holds 8ft SSW, but it’s marked as marginal. Saturday morning is the best bet.

Sunday the 13th is a big day but for experts only. The morning is 10ft S (12 seconds) with a cross-off wind and 2715 energy. But the real beast is Sunday afternoon: 11ft SSW, 12-second period, glassy conditions, and a massive 4896 energy reading. This is powerful, clean, and only for experienced surfers. Over 8ft, it’s big, and the long period means it’ll have plenty of punch. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprise there.

After that, the swell drops fast. Monday the 14th is blown out with strong winds, and Tuesday the 15th has a small 4ft S swell, but it’s just ordinary. The energy drops to 326. The rest of the week into the 18th and 19th is small and weak, with no real options.

The absolute standout is Saturday the 12th morning for the best combination of size, clean wind, and energy. For the big-wave crew, Sunday the 13th afternoon is a serious proposition, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Rusty, signing off.

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