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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 27 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 16.9°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.7 °C min: 15.4 °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 16.9°C (Statistics for 27 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.5 °C max: 17.7 °C min: 15.4 °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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 2nd May)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 2nd May)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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

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Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
W
0.2
WSW
0.3
SW
1.1
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
3.5
SSW
1.6
S
1
WSW
0.8
W
1
W
0.6
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
S
0.2
WSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
S
0.2
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.5
W
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)1414141010912981414667899981415141312121211111514131316141217
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1374138220617788553725212132806013813563901811011341483022971687672464121233731171031137397
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
10
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
35
W
20
S
10
N
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNE
15
S
20
E
10
E
15
SSE
5
NE
5
N
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
N
5
NE
10
W
15
N
15
N
15
WNW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
on
offoffonoffglasscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
offcrosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:17PM
2.64
8:33AM
2.76
9:08PM
2.76
9:23AM
2.82
9:54PM
2.85
10:11AM
2.84
10:38PM
2.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:03PM
0.71
2:27AM
0.70
2:54PM
0.59
3:17AM
0.60
3:41PM
0.51
4:04AM
0.55
4:26PM
0.51
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:21--5:20-
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Rain (mm)
-------------16-----------1---------
Temp. °C151512161613161713161615151510131312151511151612131413151514151511161613
Feels °C (?)9109151411151412141411108510810131161112910111010101014139121310

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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