Castlepoint - The Gap Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s chew the fat about what Castlepoint – The Gap has lined up for the next couple of weeks. This is a fairly consistent beginner-friendly nook, sheltered from a lot of punch, and the water’s sittin’ about 54°, which is dead normal for this time of year – no surprises there.

We’re startin’ off quiet. Thursday the 10th is a dud – tiny 3ft from the ESE with only 97 combined swell energy (weak), and though the wind’s offshore, it’s just ordinary soup. Not worth wettin’ the suit.

Friday the 11th is way more tasty. Mornin’ brings 2ft of SSW groundswell with a real long period of 18 seconds, combined energy jumps to 491 (moderate). Light cross-off breeze, clean lines – a proper little session for the groms. Afternoon gets a bit cooked with 30 km/h offshore, so grab the mornin’ slot.

Saturday the 12th builds but it’s messy. Mornin’ has 5ft from the SSW at 16 seconds with 1005 energy (strong), but that light cross-onshore wind keeps it average. Afternoon swells to 7ft from the south with 2135 energy (very strong) – onshore and lumpy. Gettin’ too big for the beginners.

Now Sunday the 13th is the standout – best of the whole outlook by a mile. Clear skies, light cross-off from the WSW, 7ft of clean S swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy sits at 1992 (very strong) and the quality is flagged as very good. That’s your day – solid, clean, offshore vibes. Crowds are often here, so expect a few in the water, but for quality like that, it’s fine.

Monday the 14th holds up. Mornin’ gives 6ft from the south at 12 seconds with 873 energy (moderate-strong) and clean north cross-off winds. Afternoon’s 5ft – both are good, clean runs for those who missed Sunday.

Tuesday the 15th drops hard – small 3ft with strong offshore winds that’ll make paddlin’ a chore. Wednesday the 16th is even worse – 1.0ft and rain. There’s a dry gap here for a few days.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th stay small, 2ft to 4ft, with strong offshore again – clean but not enough push.

Saturday the 19th is a wash with strong cross-shore chop.

Sunday the 20th brings hope back. Mornin’ has 6ft from the south at 11 seconds, clean with 650 energy (moderate-strong). Afternoon pushes to 8ft from the SSE but with a short 7-second period – that’s windswell, fat and sloppy, though offshore might help. Now gettin’ big for beginners.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd – this is absolute beast mode. Monday mornin’ 10ft from the south, afternoon hits 16ft from the SSE with 4503 energy (very strong). Way too big for this break – experts only. Tuesday the 22nd has 18ft from the SE with a monstrous 7435 energy – nuts, but only for the brave. Wednesday the 23rd still 10ft, but the wind’s all over.

Thursday the 24th calms to 7ft from the ESE with clean cross-off on the mornin’. Still serious size. Friday the 25th fades to 3ft and cross-shore chop – back to small stuff.

If you’re after one day to circle, it’s Sunday the 13th of September – clean, solid, quality energy. That’s your winner. The big stuff on the 21st and 22nd is more for the chargers and kite crew.

Rusty, out.

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