Kai-Iwi Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Wanganui-Manawatu)
| Name: | Kai-Iwi |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: NNE |
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.
Overall Kai-Iwi Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Kai-Iwi surf quality by season and Kai-Iwi surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kai-Iwi |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kai-Iwi:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Karaka Street | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Rangiora Street | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Morgan Street (North Mole) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Wanganui River Mouth | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | South Beach (Wanganui) | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kai-Iwi: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4301 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4356 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4601 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4663 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4809 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kai-Iwi: |
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| 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 |
Ski Resorts closest to Kai-Iwi: |
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| 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) | 174 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kai-Iwi: |
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| Closest city location | Wanganui (New Zealand) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Patea (New Zealand) | 25 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bulls (New Zealand) | 30 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hawera (New Zealand) | 40 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Foxton (New Zealand) | 44 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kai-Iwi is Wanganui Airport (WAG) in New Zealand, 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kai-Iwi is Palmerston North Airport (PMR), also in New Zealand, 76 km (47 miles) away.
- Third is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in New Zealand, 112 km (70 miles) away.
- New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Zealand is 118 km (73 miles) away.
- Masterton Airport (MRO), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Kai-Iwi and is 134 km (83 miles) away.
