Surf Forecasts:
Kavieng Rights surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, NE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with NE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m 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 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kavieng Rights over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NE 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NE 11 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NW 10 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNW 9 |
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8 | 0 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 12 | 18 | 31 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:56PM1.15m | 11:48PM1.29m | 4:16PM1.17m | 00:30AM1.29m | 4:38PM1.19m | 1:13AM1.26m | 5:01PM1.21m | 1:57AM1.20m | 5:27PM1.24m | 2:39AM1.10m | 5:09AM1.08m | 5:54PM1.26m | 3:16AM0.97m | 6:07AM1.01m | 6:23PM1.27m | 3:39AM0.82m | |||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM1.02m | 8:11AM0.35m | 7:05PM0.96m | 8:26AM0.35m | 7:50PM0.91m | 8:49AM0.39m | 8:36PM0.85m | 9:10AM0.46m | 9:28PM0.80m | 4:12AM1.07m | 11:48PM0.75m | 4:17AM0.96m | 00:52AM0.69m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 17 | 7 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 9 | NE 13 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
85 | 41 | 59 | 56 | 36 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 61 | 31 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 28 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | ENE 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NE 14 | ESE 9 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
13 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 17 | 59 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | E 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | WNW 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | ENE 11 |
8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — |
4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 803 | 948 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 185 | 631 | 1894 | 631 | 185 | 0 | 940 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 824 | 1888 | 1053 |
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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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