Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.56° S 175.22° E

Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ning Nong Point and Reef sea temperature is
13.1°C
0.3° 

Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period. 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 21st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 24th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 28th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun afternoon, near gales from the NW by Mon night).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
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2
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1
1
1
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
10
0.8
S
9
0.8
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
462
415
960
531
260
101
161
44
822
700
330
212
201
170
371
81
70
23
24
70
217
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
SW
10
NNE
5
WNW
15
W
0
SSE
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
35
NW
50
NNW
50
NW
40
NW
20
SSW
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
off
High Tide
1:38PM1.50m
1:57AM1.42m
2:21PM1.51m
2:44AM1.44m
3:08PM1.52m
3:34AM1.48m
3:58PM1.55m
4:26AM1.53m
4:53PM1.57m
5:19AM1.60m
5:51PM1.60m
6:14AM1.68m
6:50PM1.63m
Low Tide
7:55PM0.46m
7:58AM0.50m
8:34PM0.48m
8:42AM0.50m
9:17PM0.50m
9:34AM0.51m
10:08PM0.53m
10:32AM0.51m
11:08PM0.55m
11:34AM0.50m
00:09AM0.54m
12:37PM0.48m
1:07AM0.50m
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Temp °C
14
15
12
18
18
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17
18
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18
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11
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Feels °C
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13
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15
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9
15
15
11
11
8
5
9
7
9
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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.

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