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Ning Nong Point and Reef surfForecast / Wairarapa / New Zealand
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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
15.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 10PM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Mon 30 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 113 | 67 | 44 | 79 | 67 | 61 | 84 | 98 | 58 | 24 | 10 | 31 | 92 | 381 | 291 | 638 | 444 | 437 | 311 | 214 | 167 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:28AM 1.68 | 10:45PM 1.82 | 11:20AM 1.68 | 11:39PM 1.82 | 12:11PM 1.67 | 12:35AM 1.80 | 1:03PM 1.63 | 1:30AM 1.76 | 1:58PM 1.59 | 2:25AM 1.72 | 2:55PM 1.56 | 3:19AM 1.68 | 3:51PM 1.53 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:24AM 0.30 | 4:42PM 0.33 | 5:18AM 0.26 | 5:34PM 0.28 | 6:10AM 0.23 | 6:25PM 0.25 | 7:01AM 0.22 | 7:17PM 0.24 | 7:51AM 0.23 | 8:08PM 0.24 | 8:40AM 0.27 | 9:02PM 0.27 | 9:31AM 0.32 | |||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Mon 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 16 | |
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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.











