Surf Forecasts:
Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,675 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ning Nong Point and Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ning Nong Point and Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s coming for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster, so pay attention.
The start is a little slow. Tuesday, September 8th, we’ve got a small, clean 3ft swell from the SSW. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, around 56°F. Not much energy behind it, just a moderate 224 on the energy scale. Wednesday is similar, with tiny, weak E swell, but the wind is good, so it’s rideable on a log.
Then things go south. From Thursday, September 10th, through to Friday morning, September 11th, it’s a write-off. Strong winds and rain mean messy, choppy conditions. Don’t bother.
Friday morning, September 11th, is a real gem. The wind goes glassy, and we get a 3ft SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a very long, powerful groundswell. The energy is strong at 774. This is a point break dream. The waves will be long, clean, and lined up. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
The next big one hits Saturday afternoon, September 12th. A solid 12ft SSW swell rolls in, with a 13-second period and a massive energy reading of 4555. The wind will be glassy. This is a big, heavy swell – expert-only territory. If you’re not comfortable in thick, powerful waves, stay on the beach.
Sunday morning, September 13th, is still excellent for experienced surfers, with an 8ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. Glassy wind. Monday afternoon, September 14th, offers another clean session with 8ft SSW swell and zero wind – perfect, but big.
The second week is much rougher. Strong winds and lumpy, stormy conditions dominate. A massive 18ft SSW swell on Thursday, September 17th, with cross-shore winds, will be a dangerous, chaotic mess. The final days from September 20th onward are small and clean again, but nothing to write home about.
The best bets: Friday morning, September 11th for quality, clean, long-period waves in a manageable size. And Saturday afternoon, September 12th for the big-wave chargers looking for a serious, heavy session.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 128 | 160 | 299 | 234 | 196 | 277 | 159 | 123 | 720 | 418 | 390 | 351 | 467 | 4555 | 6525 | 3288 | 2259 | 1490 | 1437 | 1774 | 1390 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:02PM1.75m | 2:34AM1.56m | 2:58PM1.73m | 3:32AM1.56m | 3:56PM1.71m | 4:29AM1.56m | 4:53PM1.68m | 5:25AM1.57m | 5:49PM1.64m | 6:20AM1.60m | 6:45PM1.61m | 7:14AM1.62m | 7:40PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.25m | 8:40AM0.23m | 9:13PM0.29m | 9:39AM0.24m | 10:12PM0.33m | 10:39AM0.26m | 11:14PM0.37m | 11:38AM0.29m | 00:12AM0.41m | 12:35PM0.33m | 1:06AM0.44m | 1:31PM0.38m | 1:56AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | WNW 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 7 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 78 | 160 | 299 | 234 | 196 | 130 | 60 | 51 | 145 | 418 | 191 | 351 | 192 | 4555 | 6525 | 3288 | 2259 | 1490 | 5 | 1774 | 1390 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 9 | NE 12 | NE 14 |
| kJ | 128 | 110 | 79 | 50 | 35 | 21 | 46 | 123 | 19 | 10 | 390 | 67 | 117 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | S 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | ENE 14 | ESE 7 | ENE 13 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | — | NE 15 | — |
| kJ | 18 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 44 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 17 | 467 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | S 7 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | SSW 12 | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 277 | 159 | 11 | 720 | 346 | 17 | 12 | 338 | — | — | 26 | — | — | 1437 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 92 | 85 | 85 | 125 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
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