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Kai-Iwi Surf Forecast
/ Wanganui-Manawatu (16 surf breaks) /
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Kai-Iwi surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 26 Dec 2025 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Dec 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kai-Iwi in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 28th Dec) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 2nd Jan) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 3rd Jan) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 456 | 1240 | 427 | 799 | 384 | 256 | 236 | 126 | 68 | 181 | 367 | 217 | 407 | 528 | 74 | 41 | 34 | 232 | 243 | 73 | 97 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:54AM 2.45 | 4:11PM 2.55 | 4:45AM 2.42 | 5:05PM 2.51 | 5:41AM 2.41 | 6:03PM 2.49 | 6:47AM 2.43 | 7:09PM 2.50 | 8:03AM 2.50 | 8:22PM 2.54 | 9:11AM 2.62 | 9:32PM 2.60 | 10:09AM 2.75 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:47PM 0.99 | 10:04AM 1.03 | 10:35PM 0.99 | 10:58AM 1.06 | 11:28PM 0.99 | 11:56AM 1.08 | 12:27AM 0.99 | 1:03PM 1.06 | 1:37AM 0.96 | 2:18PM 1.00 | 2:49AM 0.90 | 3:26PM 0.92 | 3:52AM 0.82 | ||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | ||
| Sunset | 8:50 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 7 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 5 | 17 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | ||
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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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