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: 11 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ning Nong Point and Reef sea temperature is
12.8°C
0.9° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 6,257 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SSW
12
1.9
S
12
1.2
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
1.4
NW
6
1.1
SSW
5
1.8
S
6
0.9
SE
13
0.9
ESE
12
1
SE
12
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
14
3.5
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1461
993
310
205
107
47
96
67
47
143
69
263
241
251
273
501
630
434
563
321
5473
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
0
SSE
10
N
5
N
0
N
20
N
45
NNW
45
NW
35
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
10
S
20
SSE
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
N
20
NNW
30
NW
30
SSW
35
SSW
5
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Wind State
glassy
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cross
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High Tide
7:40PM1.59m
8:06AM1.64m
8:32PM1.58m
8:54AM1.64m
9:21PM1.57m
9:41AM1.62m
10:07PM1.55m
10:26AM1.60m
10:49PM1.53m
11:10AM1.57m
11:30PM1.49m
11:53AM1.54m
00:10AM1.45m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.38m
1:56AM0.47m
2:26PM0.43m
2:45AM0.50m
3:20PM0.46m
3:32AM0.52m
4:09PM0.48m
4:18AM0.53m
4:55PM0.49m
5:01AM0.53m
5:38PM0.48m
5:41AM0.53m
6:17PM0.47m
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6:07
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Temp °C
14
13
10
16
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Feels °C
12
12
8
14
15
6
5
5
5
7
10
4
6
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11
7
3
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5
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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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