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Ning Nong Point and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ning Nong Point and Reef sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ning Nong Point and Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | |
2025 | 2137 | 903 | 569 | 563 | 573 | 549 | 465 | 342 | 186 | 123 | 94 | 83 | 169 | 178 | 289 | 172 | 104 | 93 | 68 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:13PM1.57m | 4:35AM1.54m | 5:01PM1.59m | 5:25AM1.52m | 5:49PM1.59m | 6:14AM1.50m | 6:36PM1.59m | 7:02AM1.49m | 7:21PM1.58m | 7:49AM1.48m | 8:03PM1.56m | 8:33AM1.47m | 8:44PM1.54m | 9:15AM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.50m | 10:46AM0.59m | 11:22PM0.56m | 11:36AM0.63m | 00:13AM0.60m | 12:23PM0.65m | 1:03AM0.62m | 1:08PM0.65m | 1:52AM0.62m | 1:50PM0.64m | 2:38AM0.59m | 2:32PM0.62m | 3:21AM0.55m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | |
5:27 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | 5:17 | |
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Temp °C | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 |
2025 | 2137 | 903 | 569 | 563 | 573 | 549 | 465 | 342 | 186 | 123 | 94 | 83 | 169 | 178 | 289 | 172 | 104 | 93 | 68 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 8 | SSW 14 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | — | E 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 14 |
15 | 4 | 3 | 239 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 15 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 33 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | N 14 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | — | E 5 | NE 7 | E 8 | NW 3 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
4 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 32 | 30 | 36 | 9 | 32 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NNE 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
— | — | 2 | 4 | 14 | 74 | 26 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 56 | 114 | 267 | 526 | 386 | 239 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 242 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 85 | 85 |
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Information about the Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ning Nong Point and Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ning Nong Point and Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ning Nong Point and Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ning Nong Point and Reef is 42 km (26 miles) from the city of Lower Hutt. If you plan a holiday in The Wairarapa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












