
Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly 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 SummaryLight 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 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | NW 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1461 | 993 | 310 | 205 | 107 | 47 | 96 | 67 | 47 | 143 | 69 | 263 | 241 | 251 | 273 | 501 | 630 | 434 | 563 | 321 | 5473 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
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 | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | S 7 | SSW 14 |
1461 | 993 | 310 | 205 | 86 | 47 | 96 | 67 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 41 | 241 | 62 | 273 | 501 | 630 | 434 | 186 | 196 | 5473 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | ESE 12 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | ESE 11 |
6 | 5 | 281 | 133 | 107 | 29 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 82 | 69 | 53 | 97 | 251 | 239 | 189 | 157 | 126 | 362 | 321 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | SSW 15 | NW 5 | S 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 7 | NW 5 | SE 14 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | ESE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — |
— | — | 2 | 45 | 19 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 54 | 23 | 91 | 68 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 79 | 58 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 5 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | SSW 11 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 8 | — | 53 | 944 | 774 | 526 | 143 | 54 | 263 | 122 | 17 | — | 12 | 63 | 79 | 563 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 92 | 96 | 85 | 10 | 10 | 61 | 101 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 99 | 125 | 83 | 2 |
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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.










