Castlepoint - The Gap surf break

Castlepoint - The Gap surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 02 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
16.1° 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 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 7AM.

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 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.7
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
NE
0.3
SSW
0.5
ENE
0.5
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
NE
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)878667777885998118121157
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)693748357613512481919910138353218253581231025
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
N
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NW
10
WNW
10
ESE
10
NW
15
N
25
NNW
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossoffoffonoffcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:50PM
1.38
5:10AM
1.60
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
0.03
10:55PM
0.03
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
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--
Sunset-8:50--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:50--8:49-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191915151514141513171715222218201917252618
Feels °C (?)17171411109111310141312202014181817212113
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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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