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Castlepoint - The Gap Surf Forecast
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Castlepoint - The Gap surf Forecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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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 Saturday (Apr 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 23rd Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Castlepoint - The Gap over the next 12 days.
Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wairarapa
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 425 | 331 | 181 | 119 | 104 | 112 | 377 | 367 | 425 | 431 | 395 | 1622 | 1106 | 572 | 331 | 242 | 462 | 520 | 371 | 178 | 102 | 75 | 402 | 339 | 500 | 339 | 210 | 2456 | 1422 | 704 | 384 | 1016 | 998 | 1439 | 831 | 704 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:13AM 1.20 | 2:45PM 1.11 | 2:57AM 1.17 | 3:29PM 1.11 | 3:41AM 1.16 | 4:12PM 1.13 | 4:27AM 1.15 | 4:56PM 1.15 | 5:15AM 1.16 | 5:42PM 1.18 | 6:04AM 1.17 | 6:28PM 1.22 | 6:55AM 1.18 | 7:15PM 1.26 | 7:45AM 1.19 | 8:00PM 1.29 | 8:33AM 1.21 | 8:46PM 1.32 | 9:18AM 1.22 | 9:32PM 1.33 | 10:02AM 1.23 | 10:20PM 1.33 | 10:46AM 1.24 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:04PM 0.20 | 8:22AM 0.21 | 8:51PM 0.24 | 9:05AM 0.27 | 9:39PM 0.27 | 9:51AM 0.32 | 10:27PM 0.31 | 10:43AM 0.36 | 11:16PM 0.34 | 11:34AM 0.38 | 12:06AM 0.35 | 12:23PM 0.38 | 12:58AM 0.33 | 1:09PM 0.36 | 1:49AM 0.30 | 1:53PM 0.32 | 2:39AM 0.24 | 2:37PM 0.27 | 3:25AM 0.17 | 3:22PM 0.20 | 4:09AM 0.11 | 4:07PM 0.13 | 4:52AM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 |
| Sunset | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, near gales from the SSE by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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