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 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ning Nong Point and Reef sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.8° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,877 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 18th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 18th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 18th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Night
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(10 max)
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
0
2
4
3
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
13
2.1
S
13
2.2
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
S
9
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1877
1468
1616
1605
1677
1777
867
1493
1075
462
356
1190
594
154
136
189
139
120
59
43
151
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
W
10
N
10
NW
15
W
5
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
N
10
W
5
SW
10
NNE
10
N
10
NW
5
NW
0
NNE
5
SE
25
NNW
35
NNW
45
NW
25
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:32AM1.54m
11:54PM1.46m
12:14PM1.51m
00:33AM1.44m
12:56PM1.50m
1:14AM1.42m
1:38PM1.50m
1:57AM1.42m
2:21PM1.51m
2:44AM1.44m
3:08PM1.52m
3:34AM1.48m
3:58PM1.55m
Low Tide
6:02PM0.48m
6:01AM0.54m
6:41PM0.46m
6:39AM0.52m
7:18PM0.45m
7:17AM0.50m
7:55PM0.46m
7:58AM0.50m
8:34PM0.48m
8:42AM0.50m
9:17PM0.50m
9:34AM0.51m
10:08PM0.53m
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Temp °C
12
13
11
17
16
11
15
16
11
16
18
15
22
21
13
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18
14
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16
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Feels °C
9
10
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13
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10
13
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9
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16
12
19
19
12
17
17
8
9
7
7
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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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