Castlepoint - The Gap surf break

Castlepoint - The Gap surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 04 Apr 2026 NZDT
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Castlepoint - The Gap surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Castlepoint - The Gap sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Castlepoint - The Gap this week:

The surf forecast for Castlepoint - The Gap over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint - The Gap in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 4th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 8th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 8th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint - The Gap over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
ENE
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)1111109161410101110712111111111110101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15785332791107105307265523358156913861121815657646562449392392
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
15
N
10
W
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
S
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
20
NW
15
WNW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:13PM
1.28
8:37AM
1.21
9:00PM
1.28
9:26AM
1.21
9:44PM
1.27
10:11AM
1.20
10:26PM
1.26
10:53AM
1.19
11:07PM
1.24
11:32AM
1.17
11:49PM
1.22
12:11PM
1.15
12:30AM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:02PM
0.28
2:34AM
0.24
2:49PM
0.29
3:25AM
0.26
3:33PM
0.30
4:13AM
0.26
4:17PM
0.30
4:58AM
0.24
4:59PM
0.29
5:40AM
0.21
5:39PM
0.26
6:20AM
0.18
6:18PM
0.23
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Sunrise7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--
Sunset-7:02--7:00--7:00--6:58--6:57--6:54--6:52-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202117141416171716171716151917202015151515
Feels °C (?)171715121217141312121212121815181914141413
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Information about the Castlepoint - The Gap Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Castlepoint - The Gap provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Castlepoint - The Gap can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Castlepoint - The Gap 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 - The Gap) 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 - The Gap 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 - The Gap, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Wairarapa, consider staying in Masterton which is 48 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 80 km (50 miles) away and Levin, 86 km (53 miles) away.

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