Castlepoint - The Gap surf break

Castlepoint - The Gap surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 NZST
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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
13.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Castlepoint - The Gap surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 3,195 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NE swell.

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 Monday (Jun 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Castlepoint - The Gap in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 7th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 8th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
9
2.3
ENE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
1
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.6
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
1.6
S
7
2.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
241
354
385
1190
1957
1022
480
267
270
151
106
70
28
38
107
194
355
202
106
247
1064
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
N
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
WNW
5
W
5
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
20
N
25
NNW
20
N
15
NNE
25
NW
25
WNW
25
SW
40
SSW
25
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:47AM1.18m
6:05PM1.29m
6:34AM1.16m
6:48PM1.26m
7:20AM1.14m
7:30PM1.23m
8:04AM1.13m
8:13PM1.21m
8:47AM1.12m
8:57PM1.19m
9:28AM1.12m
9:42PM1.19m
10:08AM1.13m
Low Tide
11:49PM0.35m
11:53AM0.37m
00:38AM0.35m
12:36PM0.36m
1:26AM0.32m
1:18PM0.33m
2:11AM0.28m
2:00PM0.30m
2:53AM0.23m
2:42PM0.26m
3:34AM0.20m
3:25PM0.23m
4:14AM0.17m
4:08PM0.20m
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7:28
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
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4:54
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
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1
12
1
Temp °C
15
17
19
17
16
16
14
14
15
13
16
17
17
16
17
15
15
15
12
11
11
13
15
17
13
13
14
11
13
14
10
13
14
14
12
14
13
11
10
9
3
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
2
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
10
1.6
NE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
127
136
187
591
971
1022
480
267
270
151
106
70
20
38
54
88
355
202
106
61
29
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
SW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
31
42
39
6
17
17
6
33
58
73
59
35
28
7
15
16
27
41
37
10
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
29
8
6
4
4
1
1
4
3
3
7
12
2
1
5
10
8
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
3
NE
9
3.5
NE
9
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
N
3
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
NNW
3
1
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
0.3
NW
2
0.8
SSW
5
1.6
S
7
2.5
S
9
Energy kJ
241
354
385
1190
1957
10
4
1
1
1
3
107
194
1
33
247
1064
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
0
0
28
102
88
0
0
0
0
4
28
28
55
28
28
88
28
0
1
228
1
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
9
8
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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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