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: 12 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ning Nong Point and Reef sea temperature is
13.0°C
0.6° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 6,151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E 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 (Oct 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 12th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 18th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 17th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
8
2
S
6
5
S
10
5
S
10
5
S
11
4.5
S
12
3
SSW
10
3
S
10
3.5
S
9
3
S
10
3
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
17
17
53
20
67
85
51
40
69
38
266
4737
5459
6151
5697
1744
1877
1949
1877
2891
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
0
N
20
N
40
NNW
45
NW
20
NNW
35
NW
40
NW
25
NNW
10
NW
25
NW
25
W
45
S
45
S
35
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
NNW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
6:55AM1.62m
7:21PM1.57m
7:47AM1.64m
8:13PM1.56m
8:36AM1.64m
9:03PM1.54m
9:23AM1.62m
9:50PM1.53m
10:07AM1.60m
10:34PM1.51m
10:50AM1.57m
11:15PM1.49m
11:32AM1.54m
11:54PM1.46m
Low Tide
1:15PM0.46m
1:35AM0.55m
2:09PM0.50m
2:24AM0.57m
3:02PM0.53m
3:10AM0.58m
3:52PM0.54m
3:55AM0.58m
4:38PM0.52m
4:39AM0.57m
5:21PM0.50m
5:21AM0.56m
6:02PM0.48m
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13
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Temp °C
18
19
16
18
18
16
17
17
16
16
14
12
8
8
7
9
9
9
12
12
9
Feels °C
17
19
11
12
11
13
10
10
13
11
9
7
-1
-2
-2
2
4
5
9
10
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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