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Castlepoint - The Gap Surf Forecast
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Castlepoint - The Gap surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 NZST
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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint - The Gap over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 15 |
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 kJ (?) | 74 | 49 | 54 | 34 | 33 | 222 | 378 | 1217 | 524 | 432 | 928 | 485 | 199 | 79 | 155 | 75 | 80 | 58 | 69 | 65 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:07PM 1.45 | 1:37AM 1.27 | 2:01PM 1.40 | 2:33AM 1.22 | 2:54PM 1.35 | 3:27AM 1.19 | 3:46PM 1.29 | 4:18AM 1.18 | 4:37PM 1.25 | 5:09AM 1.17 | 5:28PM 1.21 | 5:58AM 1.18 | 6:18PM 1.19 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:26PM -0.02 | 7:44AM -0.01 | 8:16PM 0.02 | 8:38AM 0.02 | 9:07PM 0.08 | 9:33AM 0.05 | 10:00PM 0.14 | 10:27AM 0.09 | 10:55PM 0.19 | 11:20AM 0.13 | 11:48PM 0.24 | 12:11PM 0.18 | 12:38AM 0.27 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wairarapa
The wind is still cross-off at Castlepoint - The Gap (severe gales from the NW at CastlepointAws 1 km from Castlepoint - The Gap). 0.7m 9s swell from the SSW with a 0.4m 10s swell from the SE and a 0.4m 14s groundswell from the SSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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