Kai-Iwi surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, WSW swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 16 days.
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