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Kai-Iwi, New Zealand, Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

Kai-Iwi in Wanganui-Manawatu is a fairly exposed beach break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around high tide. Rarely crowded here.
Kai-Iwi break location map and break info

This is the surf forecast page for Kai-Iwi, Wanganui-Manawatu. Use the tab navigation above to view Kai-Iwi sea temperature, Kai-Iwi photographs, Kai-Iwi detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Kai-Iwi webcams, current wind from Wanganui-Manawatu live weather stations and Kai-Iwi tide predictions. The New Zealand swell maps link will open up the big picture showing New Zealand and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from New Zealand wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Kai-Iwi. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Wanganui-Manawatu surf breaks near to Kai-Iwi to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Kai-Iwi Location Map

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Surf breaks located close to Kai-Iwi Shoreline around Kai-Iwi Roads and rivers around Kai-Iwi

Use this relief map to navigate to Wanganui-Manawatu surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Kai-Iwi

Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kai-Iwi:

  (click location name for more details)
Closest break Rangiora Street 4 mi
Second closest break Morgan Street (North Mole) 5 mi
Third closest break Wanganui River Mouth 5 mi
Fourth closest break South Beach (Wanganui) 7 mi
Fifth closest break Wainui Reef 8 mi

snow forecast website

Ski Resorts closest to Kai-Iwi:

Closest ski area Turoa (New Zealand) 52 mi
Second closest ski area Tukino (New Zealand) 57 mi
Third closest ski area Whakapapa (New Zealand) 57 mi
Fourth closest ski area Manganui (New Zealand) 60 mi
Fifth closest ski area Rainbow (New Zealand) 179 mi

Tide stations nearest to Kai-Iwi:

Closest tide station Whanganui River Entrance, New Zealand 5 mi
Second closest tide station Patea, New Zealand 24 mi
Third closest tide station Manawatu River Entrance, New Zealand 42 mi
Fourth closest tide station Opunake Bay, New Zealand 64 mi
Fifth closest tide station Stephens Island, New Zealand 72 mi

city weather forecast website

Town and city forecasts close to Kai-Iwi:

Closest city location New Plymouth (New Zealand) 75 mi
Second closest city location Wellington (New Zealand) 96 mi
Third closest city location Napier-Hastings (New Zealand) 110 mi
Fourth closest city location Napier (New Zealand) 112 mi
Fifth closest city location Nelson (New Zealand) 129 mi