Kai-Iwi surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, W swell with 2,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period with W 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Aug 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Aug 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 16 days.
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