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Castlepoint - The Gap surf break

Castlepoint - The Gap surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 16 Feb 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
17.2° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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

The surf forecast for Castlepoint - The Gap over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint - The Gap in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 17th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 17th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 16th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint - The Gap over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
E
3.5
E
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
ESE
0.9
SSW
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
2.3
E
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
2
S
2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)1211999910810111112111010912121099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4967288047427427618914110286163154147243931025019611171127306176101
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
40
WSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
NW
5
SW
10
SSE
15
WSW
10
W
5
ESE
15
WNW
25
NW
5
S
30
S
10
S
10
ENE
30
NNW
30
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		offoffcross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		offglassoffoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
1.08
5:25AM
1.22
5:59PM
1.08
6:16AM
1.22
6:51PM
1.11
7:10AM
1.22
7:43PM
1.15
8:06AM
1.24
8:36PM
1.21
9:03AM
1.26
9:27PM
1.28
9:58AM
1.29
10:18PM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:02AM
0.22
11:10PM
0.20
11:55AM
0.22
12:01AM
0.17
12:52PM
0.20
12:54AM
0.15
1:47PM
0.19
1:49AM
0.13
2:39PM
0.16
2:47AM
0.11
3:29PM
0.14
3:45AM
0.09
4:19PM
0.11
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:47--
Sunset-8:17--8:15--8:15--8:13--8:12--8:10--8:08-
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
552-----------2------
Temp. °C171515181817191817192018222117151615212317
Feels °C (?)1091218171618171719201621211313129172013
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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 12 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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