Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(The Wairarapa, New Zealand)

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Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Guide

Ning Nong Point and Reef in the Waiararpa is an exposed reef and point break that has quite consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. There is no beach break and there is a left hand reef break as well. and there is a left hand point break as well. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.

Ning Nong Point and Reef Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef and point	4	fairly consistent	14.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ning Nong Point and Reef:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ning Nong Point and Reef occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Ning Nong Point and Reef (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Ning Nong Point and Reef with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 27% of the time in April while 44% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 29% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

27%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

44%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

29%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive Ning Nong Point and Reef surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ning Nong Point and Reef is Wellington International Airport (WLG) in New Zealand, 39 km (24 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ning Nong Point and Reef is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ), also in New Zealand, 71 km (44 miles) away.

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Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 05:58 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	3AM	6AM	9AM	12PM
Wave (m)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	12	13	17	17
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

What does Ning Nong Point and Reef look like?

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Tides at Ning Nong Point and Reef

Current tide and informaton

For Cape Palliser, New Zealand, 8 km from Ning Nong Point and Reef.

Next High Water: 07:49am | 1.48m

Next Low Water: 01:50pm | 0.64m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Ning Nong Point and Reef Sea Temperature

The water temperature (14.1 °C) at Ning Nong Point and Reef is quite cool. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a good sealed spring wetsuit. Some surfers would prefer to wear gloves and boots too. Effective windchill factor of (13.0 °C) will make the air and water feel about the same temperature.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, neoprene gloves and boots.