Castlepoint - The Gap surf break

Castlepoint - The Gap surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 03 Jan 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
16.4° C
(Which is normal 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint - The Gap in the next 12 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4AM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 5th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 5th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 4th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
S
0.7
SSE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
NE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
SSW
0.4
ENE
0.4
E
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)6677778889998861167778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)368413412410391127125656864195135122412151596
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
S
25
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
N
15
NE
25
ENE
15
N
10
WNW
10
NNE
25
NW
10
WNW
10
SW
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
NNE
30
NW
15
W
25
S
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offglasscrossoffoffcrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
1.38
6:08AM
1.60
6:47PM
1.36
7:07AM
1.57
7:45PM
1.35
8:05AM
1.52
8:42PM
1.33
9:02AM
1.46
9:36PM
1.33
9:59AM
1.40
10:28PM
1.32
10:53AM
1.35
11:18PM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:35AM
0.02
11:55PM
-0.00
12:38PM
0.00
12:54AM
-0.04
1:40PM
-0.00
1:51AM
-0.06
2:39PM
-0.01
2:47AM
-0.05
3:33PM
-0.00
3:44AM
-0.02
4:25PM
0.02
4:41AM
0.02
5:15PM
0.05
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sunrise5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-8:50--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:49--8:49-
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151514151513171715222317222217212318211816
Feels °C (?)111110121210131311212212212017212115191517
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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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