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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 NZDT
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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 17.7°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.2 °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 17.7°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 17.8 °C max: 19.2 °C min: 16.2 °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 (Mar 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kai-Iwi in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 04) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 30th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 (?)
2.5
W
3
W
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
3
S
2.5
S
2
S
1.3
S
0.8
SSW
0.3
SW
1.1
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.9
WNW
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.4
S
1.9
S
1.1
SSW
1.2
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)889108876611616161514141313135557978761414141414141615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9201234474399106590337113043237263618451512744423425401462341894301181025249474949293842
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
30
W
15
SSW
20
S
35
S
20
SSE
25
S
5
ESE
5
ENE
15
SSW
5
ENE
5
E
10
SW
5
NNE
5
NE
10
SSW
10
NNE
15
NNW
25
W
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
S
5
NE
5
NNE
15
WSW
5
NE
5
NE
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
W
10
N
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrossglassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglassonoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossonoffglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:19AM
2.67
1:32PM
2.61
1:52AM
2.60
2:07PM
2.52
2:29AM
2.51
2:48PM
2.41
3:16AM
2.41
3:44PM
2.30
4:20AM
2.31
5:05PM
2.23
5:47AM
2.28
6:29PM
2.25
7:09AM
2.37
7:43PM
2.34
8:14AM
2.52
8:46PM
2.49
9:08AM
2.69
9:41PM
2.66
9:58AM
2.84
10:30PM
2.80
10:46AM
2.94
11:15PM
2.90
11:31AM
2.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:17PM
0.76
7:31AM
0.87
7:51PM
0.84
8:07AM
0.98
8:28PM
0.95
8:49AM
1.09
9:11PM
1.07
9:42AM
1.20
10:05PM
1.18
10:49AM
1.27
11:19PM
1.24
12:11PM
1.25
12:45AM
1.19
1:31PM
1.12
1:59AM
1.04
2:37PM
0.92
3:00AM
0.84
3:30PM
0.71
3:52AM
0.65
4:18PM
0.53
4:39AM
0.50
5:03PM
0.42
5:24AM
0.42
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:43
Sunset7:17--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:12--7:09--7:08--7:07--7:06--7:04--7:02--7:00--
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Rain (mm)
124-11----------------22------------
Temp. °C171413141315151214151315151218181419191621221815151216161218171520191521
Feels °C (?)119995109912121213131116161316151319191511121114131116151418161319

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat 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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