Kai-Iwi surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, S swell with 2,684 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 16 days.
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