Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.56° S 175.22° E

Ning Nong Point and Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ning Nong Point and Reef sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.2° 

Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 8,434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with ESE 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 18th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 21st Sep)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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Rating
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2
3
3
1
0
3
0
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4
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
10
1.4
S
6
0.9
ESE
12
1
SE
12
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
8
3
SSW
8
5.5
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
7
1.6
S
7
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
137
260
268
660
1024
712
302
717
1331
8434
2718
1221
762
349
744
279
343
659
892
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
SE
10
NNE
5
NW
5
ESE
15
NNW
30
NNW
45
NW
10
W
35
SSW
20
SSW
10
NNW
5
NNW
20
N
25
S
15
SSW
20
NNW
25
S
25
SSW
15
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:07PM1.55m
10:26AM1.60m
10:49PM1.53m
11:10AM1.57m
11:30PM1.49m
11:53AM1.54m
00:10AM1.45m
12:35PM1.52m
00:52AM1.42m
1:16PM1.51m
1:36AM1.40m
1:57PM1.50m
2:22AM1.39m
Low Tide
4:09PM0.48m
4:18AM0.53m
4:55PM0.49m
5:01AM0.53m
5:38PM0.48m
5:41AM0.53m
6:17PM0.47m
6:19AM0.52m
6:56PM0.46m
6:56AM0.51m
7:33PM0.47m
7:36AM0.50m
8:12PM0.48m
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6:09
6:10
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Temp °C
13
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Feels °C
10
5
10
12
9
9
9
6
6
2
2
9
12
7
4
5
4
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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.

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