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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 19 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 17.2°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.8 °C max: 18.2 °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 17.2°C (Statistics for 19 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 16.8 °C max: 18.2 °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 Friday (Apr 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 6AM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.8
W
0.9
WSW
1
W
0.9
WSW
0.4
SW
0.5
S
0.4
SW
1.3
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
0.4
SW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
1.3
S
1.4
SSW
1.9
S
1.8
S
1.3
SSW
0.3
SW
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)76614131313787714141467614171616151512141415141467887156
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)17516510277706463689410386499354120196944919022912211210614258481561341311302144323811713547
Wind
(km/h)
20
NW
25
WNW
5
NNW
10
ESE
15
SSE
10
SE
5
N
10
SSW
10
N
0
W
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
NNW
25
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
WNW
10
N
10
NNW
15
NW
15
N
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
S
5
E
0
SW
5
NNW
15
N
5
N
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglassglassglassoffoffcrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:52PM
2.30
8:13AM
2.42
8:37PM
2.40
8:52AM
2.50
9:15PM
2.50
9:27AM
2.57
9:49PM
2.58
10:00AM
2.63
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:47PM
1.07
2:08AM
1.05
2:30PM
0.94
2:49AM
0.93
3:06PM
0.83
3:24AM
0.85
3:40PM
0.75
3:56AM
0.79
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
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-5:44--5:43--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:29-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------2121719811--42---
Temp. °C171714151814161612151812171712171712182015202018171818181815181712121312
Feels °C (?)131313131511151411121681413913131015171320201717181920201617179787

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°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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