Kai-Iwi Beach (At Mowhanau Township)

Kai-Iwi Beach (At Mowhanau Township)

Kai Iwi • New Zealand New Zealand • North Island
175
windy days
/ year
Water type
sea, river
Beach type
Crowd
Rider level
intermediate, expert
Tide dependent
Waves
choppy

Overview

Access: 10 minutes drive north of Wanganui. Campgrounds, facilities, good parking, grass rigging areas, sheltered.

Water: Steep chop good for jumping.

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Wind

W = side onshore. WNW = onshore. E is Ok.

It is your responsability to check whether kitesurfing is allowed at the spot; you might need a 'special permit' or membership from a local kite organization, etc. Local rules can change. Respect others - kiters or not; kite safely and enjoy the wind!

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Wind Stats

  • Jan
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  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • ok
  • Windy days*:
  • 13
  • 9
  • 12
  • 10
  • 13
  • 15
  • 17
  • 18
  • 18
  • 20
  • 16
  • 14
  • Wind Direction:
  • No data available.
  • Av. Wind Speed (kt):
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6
  • 6
  • 7
  • 7
  • 8
  • 8
  • 8
  • 8
  • 8
  • 7
  • Kite Season:
  • Av. Temperature:
  • 17
  • 18
  • 16
  • 14
  • 12
  • 11
  • 10
  • 10
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 16

* with min. 4 bft (12 knt) wind, without thermal wind stats

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