Surf Forecasts:
Kai-Iwi surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, W swell with 3,153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kai-Iwi this week:
The surf forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kai-Iwi in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | S 7 | WSW 10 | W 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1982 | 703 | 1082 | 871 | 243 | 457 | 752 | 346 | 447 | 1042 | 441 | 353 | 176 | 102 | 83 | 496 | 175 | 351 | 448 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:52AM2.12m | 6:32PM2.22m | 7:01AM2.19m | 7:30PM2.32m | 7:56AM2.29m | 8:16PM2.44m | 8:42AM2.41m | 8:55PM2.57m | 9:21AM2.54m | 9:32PM2.69m | 9:57AM2.66m | 10:07PM2.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:38PM1.35m | 12:09PM1.30m | 00:57AM1.27m | 1:19PM1.19m | 1:53AM1.12m | 2:10PM1.04m | 2:35AM0.96m | 2:51PM0.89m | 3:12AM0.81m | 3:28PM0.76m | 3:47AM0.68m | 4:03PM0.65m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 8 | S 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | SW 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1982 | 447 | 245 | 106 | 97 | 450 | 64 | 346 | 248 | 1042 | 441 | 353 | 74 | 77 | 83 | 46 | 175 | 23 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | S 16 | SW 15 | WSW 16 | S 7 | WSW 9 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 441 | 157 | 53 | 22 | 21 | 50 | 5 | 223 | 447 | 79 | 118 | 106 | 176 | 102 | 76 | 25 | 26 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 11 | W 16 | — |
| kJ | 299 | — | — | — | 13 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 45 | 38 | 27 | 14 | 14 | — | 9 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | S 7 | WSW 10 | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | 703 | 1082 | 871 | 243 | 457 | 752 | 113 | 132 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 496 | 16 | 351 | 448 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 150 | 156 | 13 | 13 | 182 | 155 | 179 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Kai-Iwi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kai-Iwi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kai-Iwi 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 (Kai-Iwi) 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 Kai-Iwi 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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