Kai-Iwi surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 19 Jul 2025 NZST
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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
13.6° C
(Which is 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 (Jul 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
S
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)17161816161616151414171615141313131212820
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)367166369348219200231299276242367343239149110805621212220
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
15
E
5
E
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
SE
10
E
10
E
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
E
15
SE
5
NE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:49PM
2.43
5:17AM
2.45
6:12PM
2.42
6:38AM
2.44
7:33PM
2.51
7:54AM
2.49
8:34PM
2.63
8:56AM
2.57
9:26PM
2.75
9:49AM
2.66
10:13PM
2.83
10:35AM
2.71
10:56PM
2.88
11:18AM
2.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:07PM
1.11
11:41AM
1.07
12:28AM
1.13
1:05PM
1.06
1:46AM
1.07
2:15PM
0.99
2:48AM
0.96
3:12PM
0.89
3:39AM
0.86
4:01PM
0.80
4:26AM
0.79
4:46PM
0.74
5:10AM
0.75
Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sunrise--7:35--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:31--7:31--7:31
Sunset5:16--5:17--5:17--5:19--5:20--5:21--5:22--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C129101081011791081011811121013141113
Feels °C (?)978766744546757871010811
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wanganui-Manawatu

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Kai-Iwi (light winds from the NNE at WanganuiAeroAws 11 km from Kai-Iwi). 1.2m 5s windswell from the S with a 0.7m 6s windswell from the W and a 0.5m 5s windswell from the SSW as well as a 0.3m 15s groundswell from the SW. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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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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