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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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Lineup Insights

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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.

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Lineup Guide

West to southwest swell is the cleaner trigger, and NNE to NE offshore makes it line up best.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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