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 Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 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
15.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Dec 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 21st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 22nd Dec)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
3
SSW
2.5
S
2
S
1.6
S
1
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1.5
SW
2.5
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.4
S
2.3
S
2
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)788888121159888910101212111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5898768875553561173533115905437376299102096144217121444932700371
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
30
SW
15
SW
15
NW
25
NW
15
NNE
15
NW
40
NW
30
SSW
10
SW
20
S
5
N
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
NNE
15
WNW
30
NNW
40
NNW
50
NW
25
WNW
0
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:07PM
1.50
4:30AM
1.59
4:54PM
1.48
5:12AM
1.59
5:40PM
1.46
5:55AM
1.58
6:25PM
1.44
6:38AM
1.57
7:12PM
1.42
7:22AM
1.55
7:58PM
1.41
8:07AM
1.53
8:44PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:07AM
0.61
10:10PM
0.65
10:54AM
0.65
10:57PM
0.67
11:41AM
0.66
11:44PM
0.68
12:29PM
0.66
12:29AM
0.66
1:18PM
0.63
1:13AM
0.62
2:06PM
0.58
1:56AM
0.58
2:52PM
0.53
2:40AM
0.53
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-8:50--8:50--8:51--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:52-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
423-----322--------1-
Temp. °C12121217191619191712129131513181919201916
Feels °C (?)568141412141211987101210131413121516
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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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