
Surf Forecasts:
Kavieng Rights surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kavieng Rights this week:
The surf forecast for Kavieng Rights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kavieng Rights in the next 16 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kavieng Rights over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | ENE 16 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 37 | 98 | 127 | 113 | 115 | 110 | 153 | 178 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:29PM1.36m | 7:13PM1.29m | 4:51PM1.32m | 7:52PM1.23m | 5:16PM1.25m | 8:33PM1.15m | 5:42PM1.16m | 9:16PM1.07m | 3:37PM1.04m | 10:00PM0.99m | 11:38AM0.72m | 3:36PM1.03m | 10:44PM0.91m | 7:13AM0.61m | 3:44PM1.05m | 11:28PM0.86m | |||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM1.29m | 6:15AM0.38m | 7:20PM1.23m | 6:55AM0.36m | 7:51PM1.15m | 7:32AM0.38m | 8:19PM1.06m | 8:02AM0.45m | 4:26PM1.04m | 8:43PM0.97m | 8:22AM0.53m | 5:45PM0.96m | 9:06PM0.88m | 6:24AM0.61m | 9:28PM0.79m | ||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 |
39 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 38 | 25 | 82 | 115 | 101 | 113 | 89 | 56 | 54 | 98 | 127 | 113 | 115 | 110 | 153 | 178 | 181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NNE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 12 | ENE 16 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 15 |
8 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 50 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 3 | 47 | 46 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ENE 11 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 14 | ESE 10 | ENE 15 | ESE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 10 |
8 | 23 | 34 | 30 | 9 | 23 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 37 | 19 | 21 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | SSW 4 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
50 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2538 | 2538 | 631 | 1 | 2611 | 2557 | 134 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 134 | 940 | 824 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Kavieng Rights Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kavieng Rights provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kavieng Rights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kavieng Rights 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 (Kavieng Rights) 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 Kavieng Rights 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.
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