Ning Nong Point and Reef surf break

Ning Nong Point and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 24 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ning Nong Point and Reef sea temperature is
15.6° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ning Nong Point and Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s 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 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 10AM. 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 Thursday (Feb 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 25th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 1st Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 2nd Mar)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NW
1.8
SSW
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.1
SSW
1.3
S
1.1
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
5.5
SSW
5
SSW
3.5
S
Period(s) (?)57111010101014146667141413137121312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)532731301401009567544695126851852118595484545872176783855
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
20
S
10
ESE
15
NE
5
NNE
25
NNW
35
NNW
30
NW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
15
NE
10
NNW
10
WSW
25
SSW
35
S
35
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:37AM
1.64
11:55PM
1.76
12:27PM
1.65
12:49AM
1.78
1:19PM
1.64
1:44AM
1.78
2:13PM
1.61
2:39AM
1.77
3:10PM
1.58
3:34AM
1.75
4:08PM
1.55
4:30AM
1.72
5:04PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:53PM
0.33
6:24AM
0.29
6:43PM
0.30
7:15AM
0.27
7:32PM
0.27
8:05AM
0.25
8:23PM
0.26
8:57AM
0.26
9:16PM
0.25
9:50AM
0.29
10:13PM
0.26
10:46AM
0.33
11:11PM
0.27
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--
Sunset-8:10--8:09--8:07--8:07--8:05--8:02--8:01-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------231-----16221
Temp. °C191512212218202116141313171812191711111112
Feels °C (?)1712101921161517161210111515915153237
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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 12 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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