Kai-Iwi Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Wanganui and the Manawatu, New Zealand)
Kai-Iwi Surf Guide
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 Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
inconsistent | 19.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Kai-Iwi:
The best conditions reported for surf at Kai-Iwi occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Kai-Iwi (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Kai-Iwi Location Map
Interactive Kai-Iwi surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. 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.
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Period (s) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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Wind State | glass | glass | off | cross- off |
Tides at Kai-Iwi
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Swell History at Kai-Iwi
Surf stats for Kai-Iwi, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Kai-Iwi
Wind stats for Kai-Iwi, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Kai-Iwi:
- Closest Wave BuoyTory East Head Buoy96 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyGolden Bay Buoy119 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyFairway Beacon128 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyBay of Plenty Buoy178 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyBream Bay Buoy278 mi