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: 11 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ning Nong Point and Reef sea temperature is
13.0°C
1.0° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 8,545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s 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 (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ning Nong Point and Reef in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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4
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
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1
1
3
2
1
3
3
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
9
4.5
SSW
10
4.5
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
8
1.4
S
8
3
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
1
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
8
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2137
3905
5851
1371
721
494
511
1027
257
1052
764
362
470
541
384
811
593
390
324
302
279
Wind (km/h)
35
S
30
SSW
5
S
15
NNE
15
NNW
30
NNW
30
S
15
SW
20
NNW
25
S
25
SSW
15
S
10
W
25
NW
15
N
10
WNW
10
W
10
NE
15
N
20
NNW
45
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
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cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:53AM1.54m
00:10AM1.45m
12:35PM1.52m
00:52AM1.42m
1:16PM1.51m
1:36AM1.40m
1:57PM1.50m
2:22AM1.39m
2:42PM1.49m
3:09AM1.40m
3:29PM1.50m
3:59AM1.43m
4:21PM1.51m
Low Tide
6:17PM0.47m
6:19AM0.52m
6:56PM0.46m
6:56AM0.51m
7:33PM0.47m
7:36AM0.50m
8:12PM0.48m
8:19AM0.50m
8:55PM0.50m
9:08AM0.50m
9:46PM0.53m
10:03AM0.50m
10:44PM0.55m
rain showers
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
6:01
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6:13
6:14
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6:17
6:19
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Temp °C
10
11
8
14
14
13
9
9
8
8
8
8
11
11
8
13
13
8
14
15
14
Feels °C
4
3
3
11
10
6
3
5
3
2
1
3
6
5
4
9
10
6
10
11
5
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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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