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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
13.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 12AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 Friday (May 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (May 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 29th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
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 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 7 | |
5763 | 8445 | 4583 | 3163 | 1682 | 1080 | 841 | 301 | 138 | 93 | 53 | 78 | 31 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 810 | 744 | 198 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:20AM1.55m | 3:45PM1.61m | 4:08AM1.52m | 4:31PM1.61m | 4:56AM1.50m | 5:16PM1.61m | 5:42AM1.48m | 6:00PM1.59m | 6:29AM1.46m | 6:43PM1.56m | 7:15AM1.44m | 7:25PM1.53m | 7:59AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM0.53m | 9:24AM0.59m | 10:06PM0.59m | 10:13AM0.64m | 10:55PM0.63m | 11:02AM0.67m | 11:44PM0.65m | 11:48AM0.67m | 00:33AM0.65m | 12:31PM0.66m | 1:21AM0.62m | 1:13PM0.63m | 2:06AM0.58m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | |
5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | 4:55 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
11 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 7 |
5763 | 8445 | 4583 | 3163 | 1682 | 1080 | 841 | 301 | 138 | 93 | 97 | 100 | 137 | 213 | 14 | 550 | 853 | 255 | 744 | 198 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 12 | NW 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | NNW 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
24 | 22 | 8 | 8 | — | 6 | 8 | 100 | 50 | 25 | 53 | 78 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 111 | 80 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 4 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 18 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 31 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | — | SW 8 | — | NNW 3 | NW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 29 | 86 | 74 | 60 | 25 | 44 | 254 | 465 | 377 | 1079 | — | 810 | — | 3 | 59 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 26 | 58 | 61 | 27 | 10 | 10 |
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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.












