Ning Nong Point and Reef surf break

Ning Nong Point and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 05 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
16.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ning Nong Point and Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 12 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 5th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 12th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)88877121110111111111614131210109913
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1167144192083474264301211245263358669501717
Wind
(km/h)
0
ENE
5
SE
10
N
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
N
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
NNE
20
NW
20
NW
5
NE
35
NW
30
NNW
40
NNW
50
NW
55
NW
45
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:40PM
1.65
8:00AM
1.82
8:37PM
1.63
8:57AM
1.76
9:31PM
1.63
9:54AM
1.70
10:23PM
1.62
10:48AM
1.65
11:13PM
1.62
11:40AM
1.61
12:02AM
1.61
12:27PM
1.59
12:50AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:35PM
0.30
1:46AM
0.24
2:34PM
0.29
2:42AM
0.25
3:28PM
0.30
3:39AM
0.28
4:20PM
0.32
4:36AM
0.32
5:10PM
0.35
5:31AM
0.37
5:58PM
0.39
6:23AM
0.43
6:44PM
0.44
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-8:55--8:55--8:55--8:54--8:54--8:54--8:54-
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192015212116212116202117262618222219212219
Feels °C (?)181914201915201916192116222319171814131412
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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 12 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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