
Surf Forecasts:
Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 6,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 1AM. 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 17 | 17 | 53 | 20 | 67 | 85 | 51 | 40 | 69 | 38 | 266 | 4737 | 5459 | 6151 | 5697 | 1744 | 1877 | 1949 | 1877 | 2891 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:55AM1.62m | 7:21PM1.57m | 7:47AM1.64m | 8:13PM1.56m | 8:36AM1.64m | 9:03PM1.54m | 9:23AM1.62m | 9:50PM1.53m | 10:07AM1.60m | 10:34PM1.51m | 10:50AM1.57m | 11:15PM1.49m | 11:32AM1.54m | 11:54PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.46m | 1:35AM0.55m | 2:09PM0.50m | 2:24AM0.57m | 3:02PM0.53m | 3:10AM0.58m | 3:52PM0.54m | 3:55AM0.58m | 4:38PM0.52m | 4:39AM0.57m | 5:21PM0.50m | 5:21AM0.56m | 6:02PM0.48m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 10 | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 14 |
38 | 24 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 85 | 51 | 40 | 69 | 38 | 13 | 20 | 12 | — | 2515 | 1744 | 398 | 120 | 75 | 2891 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NW 4 | ENE 7 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 15 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | ESE 8 |
35 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 20 | 67 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 150 | 320 | — | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 20 | SW 18 | — | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 12 | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 4 | — | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | — |
2 | 7 | 45 | 307 | 480 | 212 | 373 | 480 | 451 | 6 | — | 266 | 4737 | 5459 | 6151 | 5697 | 1652 | 1877 | 1949 | 1877 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 264 | 27 | 27 | 85 | 10 | 85 | 147 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 151 | 311 | 249 | 130 | 130 | 27 | 92 | 33 | 0 |
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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.










