The Wave
West to southwest swell is the cleaner trigger, and NNE to NE offshore makes it line up best.
Check the beach carpark, expect rips and a changeable peak pattern, and keep the read around high to mid tide.
Surf GuideWanganui-Manawatu
Kai-Iwi
A punchy west coast beachbreak at Kai Iwi Beach and Mowhanau, with a small settlement feel and eroding cliffs above the sand. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Kai-Iwi in Wanganui-Manawatu.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWanganui-Manawatu, NZ
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