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Kai-Iwi surf Forecast / Wanganui-Manawatu / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 23 Apr 2024 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 17.0°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.6 °C max: 18.0 °C min: 15.6 °C)
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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 17.0°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.6 °C max: 18.0 °C min: 15.6 °C)


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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 27th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 27th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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

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Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1.3
W
1.9
W
1.9
W
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.6
W
1.7
WNW
1.9
W
2
W
2.2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.3
SW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WSW
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.4
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
3
WSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
1.7
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)13677766797814141410109812566713136878171667888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1611113673781801472093195613735569887892089265393222325214812644441225934279764102712335626991190916
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
WNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
30
W
15
SSW
5
NNE
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
NNE
10
N
15
W
15
N
15
NNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
W
30
W
30
W
15
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
N
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
onoffcross-
on
offoffcross-
on
offoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:20PM
2.65
10:32AM
2.66
10:51PM
2.70
11:04AM
2.67
11:22PM
2.72
11:37AM
2.65
11:55PM
2.70
12:11PM
2.60
12:31AM
2.65
12:50PM
2.52
1:13AM
2.57
1:37PM
2.43
2:05AM
2.48
2:40PM
2.34
3:11AM
2.40
3:56PM
2.30
4:27AM
2.39
5:07PM
2.32
5:38AM
2.45
6:15PM
2.39
6:41AM
2.55
7:19PM
2.51
7:39AM
2.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
0.70
4:28AM
0.76
4:44PM
0.69
5:00AM
0.77
5:17PM
0.71
5:33AM
0.81
5:51PM
0.77
6:09AM
0.88
6:28PM
0.85
6:49AM
0.97
7:09PM
0.95
7:36AM
1.07
7:56PM
1.05
8:33AM
1.15
8:55PM
1.13
9:39AM
1.18
10:06PM
1.16
10:51AM
1.14
11:19PM
1.11
12:01PM
1.03
12:29AM
1.00
1:06PM
0.87
1:31AM
0.85
Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09
Sunset5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--
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Rain (mm)
-------462--------------151-1102------
Temp. °C151116171217181616141314141015161216161317171416141114141212131013141214
Feels °C (?)1291113913131211871211713141014131113131212113787911812131011

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

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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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