Surf Forecasts:
Kavieng Rights surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, NNE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kavieng Rights this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kavieng Rights in the next 16 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kavieng Rights over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 4:14PM0.85m | 11:45PM1.26m | 12:44PM0.56m | 4:44PM0.82m | 00:22AM1.34m | 5:10PM0.80m | 1:01AM1.40m | 5:36PM0.80m | 1:40AM1.41m | 6:04PM0.81m | 2:16AM1.38m | 6:33PM0.84m | 2:48AM1.31m | 7:05PM0.88m | 6:03AM1.13m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:31PM0.82m | 9:32AM0.36m | 1:12PM0.55m | 10:02AM0.31m | 6:38PM0.77m | 10:35AM0.30m | 7:15PM0.75m | 11:10AM0.34m | 7:52PM0.74m | 11:48AM0.40m | 8:28PM0.76m | 12:26PM0.49m | 9:03PM0.80m | 5:36AM1.13m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | 5:57 | |
mm | 8 | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | E 5 | SSW 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 5 |
36 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | E 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 5 | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 6 | ESE 11 | NE 8 |
6 | 21 | 33 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSW 6 | NNE 8 | ESE 5 | SSW 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NNE 8 | E 4 | ESE 11 | E 4 | ESE 11 |
12 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SW 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | 4 | 12 | — | 17 | 11 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 824 | 940 | 134 | 1904 | 1610 | 962 | 1610 | 1610 | 1610 | 805 | 962 | 2112 | 948 | 134 | 185 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 134 | 805 |
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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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