Surf Forecasts:
Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 7,726 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ning Nong Point and Reef in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s talk surf for Ning Nong Point and Reef. Water temp’s about 54°F, right where it should be for this time of year.
The first few days are a total bummer. Winds are howling out of the NNW at 22 mph, creating horrible cross and cross-off conditions. The swell is small and messy, and the forecast is calling it poor. Don’t even bother until the weekend.
Now, Saturday August 1st. We’ve got a massive southern hemi swell pushing in at 16 to 18 feet from the SSW, with a period of 11 to 13 seconds. The combined energy is absolutely pumping – huge numbers. But the wind is straight onshore from the SSW at 19 mph. This is for the pros only; it’s way too big for anyone else and the conditions will be sloppy. The report says *poor surf conditions* so steer clear.
Sunday August 2nd is a much better call. Swell drops to a manageable 6 to 7 feet from the south, period around 10 to 11 seconds, and moderate energy. The wind shifts to a light north-westerly at 6-9 mph, making it a gentle cross-shore. The morning is your first real window – it’s described as *marginal*, but the conditions are clean with a slight ripple. Crowds are *sometimes* there, but it’s not too bad. The afternoon is even cleaner with a light north-west breeze.
The next few days through Monday August 3rd and Tuesday August 4th are average. Swell hangs in the 3 to 10 feet range from the SSW, but the wind turns cross-onshore, making things a bit bumpy. It’s all *marginal* at best.
The absolute standout of this entire outlook is Saturday August 8th. The morning brings a clean 5-foot south-west swell with a light north-easterly offshore wind. The report says *expect very good surf conditions*. But the afternoon is the real gem: glassy conditions, a 5-foot south swell with an excellent 14-second period, and solid wave energy. The call is *excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers*. This is the one. The long period means powerful, well-shaped waves at this reef and point, and glassy offshore wind means perfection. Expect a few others out, but it’s worth it.
The second week has a few more windows. The morning of Thursday August 13th is looking sweet: glassy conditions again, a 5-foot east swell with a 12-second period, and clean surf. The wave energy is moderate. Another good option.
So, to wrap it up: the big south swell on August 1st is a beast for experts only. The real prize is Saturday August 8th. Keep an eye on Thursday the 13th as well. That’s all from me.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 337 | 256 | 157 | 116 | 733 | 6845 | 7726 | 3312 | 1089 | 791 | 427 | 334 | 703 | 2722 | 2419 | 3355 | 2237 | 1415 | 861 | 586 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:26PM1.48m | 6:02AM1.36m | 6:14PM1.47m | 6:50AM1.37m | 7:04PM1.47m | 7:37AM1.40m | 7:56PM1.47m | 8:25AM1.45m | 8:49PM1.50m | 9:11AM1.51m | 9:39PM1.53m | 9:57AM1.57m | 10:27PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:07AM0.56m | 12:02PM0.53m | 00:56AM0.53m | 12:49PM0.51m | 1:43AM0.51m | 1:39PM0.49m | 2:29AM0.50m | 2:31PM0.48m | 3:15AM0.48m | 3:25PM0.46m | 4:00AM0.46m | 4:17PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | NW 6 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 337 | 256 | 157 | 116 | 38 | 239 | 212 | 3312 | 1089 | 791 | 427 | 285 | 703 | 2722 | 2419 | 3355 | 2237 | 1415 | 861 | 586 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | SSW 11 | SE 15 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 13 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | E 12 | S 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 120 | 95 | 18 | 51 | 139 | 30 | 12 | 257 | 273 | 232 | 307 | 334 | 101 | 66 | 31 | 23 | 3 | 459 | 176 | 143 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 18 | SSW 12 | NE 7 | E 11 | NE 18 | E 10 | NE 16 | SE 13 | NE 16 | SW 22 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | N 13 | E 12 | NE 12 | — | NE 12 | S 15 | SE 16 |
| kJ | — | 12 | 57 | 14 | 56 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 106 | 10 | 18 | 160 | 84 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 6 | 227 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 161 | 208 | 452 | 408 | 733 | 6845 | 7726 | — | 23 | 23 | 59 | 8 | 17 | 99 | — | — | — | 6 | 79 | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 99 | 134 | 125 | 61 | 130 | 290 | 27 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 125 | 27 | 101 | 130 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
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