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Kavieng Rights surfForecast / New Ireland / Papua New Guinea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 +10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kavieng Rights surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kavieng Rights sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kavieng Rights in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kavieng Rights over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | |
222 | 437 | 413 | 171 | 123 | 119 | 99 | 211 | 242 | 99 | 121 | 210 | 137 | 125 | 121 | 73 | 71 | 46 | 61 | 39 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:12PM0.82m | 11:01PM0.80m | 10:05AM0.85m | 2:47PM0.80m | 11:30PM0.91m | 10:48AM0.80m | 3:17PM0.78m | 00:07AM1.03m | 11:34AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.78m | 00:48AM1.16m | 12:22PM0.77m | 4:08PM0.80m | 1:34AM1.27m | 1:13PM0.78m | 4:12AM1.38m | 5:09PM0.91m | ||||
Low Tide | 12:16PM0.74m | 7:45PM0.60m | 8:45AM0.83m | 5:33PM0.67m | 7:56PM0.66m | 9:08AM0.76m | 1:10PM0.69m | 00:50AM1.03m | 9:30AM0.70m | 1:39PM0.69m | 1:29AM1.15m | 9:51AM0.64m | 2:06PM0.72m | 2:02AM1.27m | 10:15AM0.59m | 2:26PM0.76m | 7:29PM0.62m | 10:44AM0.55m | 8:05PM0.66m | ||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 222 | 437 | 413 | 104 | 104 | 96 | 99 | 211 | 242 | 99 | 82 | 210 | 137 | 48 | 123 | 123 | 129 | 84 | 84 | 110 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | N 13 | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 14 | ENE 8 | N 13 | NNE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 12 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
| kJ | 126 | 5 | 6 | 171 | 123 | 119 | 46 | 41 | 28 | 90 | 121 | 54 | 49 | 125 | 121 | 73 | 71 | 46 | 61 | 39 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 16 | NNE 14 | N 18 | NNE 16 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 9 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 40 | 25 | 49 | 30 | 37 | 28 | 41 | 29 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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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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