Kai-Iwi surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

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Kai-Iwi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kai-Iwi sea temperature is
12.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kai-Iwi this week:

The surf forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kai-Iwi in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 14th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 18th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 14th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
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2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
WSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.3
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
2.3
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
1.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)111010978888777911991313887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5121339718035795081198119897063536826656214282593212021667451387564399149
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
30
W
15
SSW
10
NNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
35
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
15
WSW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:29AM
2.53
3:05PM
2.48
3:42AM
2.37
4:27PM
2.36
5:09AM
2.29
5:59PM
2.35
6:30AM
2.30
7:13PM
2.43
7:38AM
2.37
8:09PM
2.53
8:33AM
2.47
8:56PM
2.63
9:18AM
2.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:49AM
0.98
9:30PM
1.10
9:55AM
1.15
10:48PM
1.21
11:22AM
1.23
12:15AM
1.21
12:49PM
1.19
1:29AM
1.12
1:55PM
1.07
2:24AM
0.99
2:46PM
0.93
3:09AM
0.86
3:28PM
0.81
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sat
20
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13-
Sunset--6:07--6:08--6:09--6:10--6:12--6:13--6:14
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
22----------6-2------
Temp. °C121311111414131616141918151313121313111315
Feels °C (?)487787711111013129777986811
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Kai-Iwi (fresh winds from the W at WanganuiAeroAws 11 km from Kai-Iwi). A 3.7m swell from the WSW is too big for here

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Information about the Kai-Iwi Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kai-Iwi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kai-Iwi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kai-Iwi surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kai-Iwi) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kai-Iwi may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Wanganui and the Manawatu? If you are looking for accommodation near Kai-Iwi, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Wanganui and the Manawatu, consider staying in Wanganui which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Wanganui and the Manawatu where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Palmerston North which is 78 km (48 miles) away and Levin, 87 km (54 miles) away.

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