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Kai-Iwi Surf Forecast
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Kai-Iwi surfForecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 13 Nov 2025 NZDT
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 Thursday (Nov 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 13th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 16th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kai-Iwi over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 15 | 206 | 134 | 213 | 327 | 277 | 880 | 474 | 658 | 360 | 447 | 209 | 90 | 18 | 29 | 82 | 195 | 268 | 82 | 77 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:00PM 2.38 | 6:31AM 2.27 | 7:05PM 2.36 | 7:36AM 2.28 | 8:03PM 2.38 | 8:35AM 2.34 | 8:53PM 2.42 | 9:23AM 2.42 | 9:37PM 2.46 | 10:04AM 2.51 | 10:16PM 2.51 | 10:39AM 2.59 | 10:53PM 2.55 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:36AM 1.17 | 12:19AM 1.13 | 12:45PM 1.17 | 1:25AM 1.10 | 1:51PM 1.12 | 2:22AM 1.02 | 2:47PM 1.05 | 3:10AM 0.94 | 3:33PM 0.97 | 3:51AM 0.87 | 4:13PM 0.92 | 4:28AM 0.82 | 4:49PM 0.89 | ||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 10 | 13 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 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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