
Surf Forecasts:
Ning Nong Point and Reef surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,598 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ning Nong Point and Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) 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 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 30th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ning Nong Point and Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
90 | 330 | 510 | 271 | 408 | 265 | 428 | 261 | 389 | 1058 | 713 | 1626 | 2598 | 1849 | 1866 | 944 | 470 | 194 | 58 | 33 | 344 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:50PM1.63m | 7:11AM1.75m | 7:48PM1.65m | 8:06AM1.82m | 8:45PM1.67m | 9:01AM1.86m | 9:40PM1.69m | 9:56AM1.86m | 10:32PM1.69m | 10:52AM1.84m | 11:24PM1.68m | 11:49AM1.81m | 00:17AM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:37PM0.48m | 1:07AM0.50m | 1:40PM0.43m | 2:02AM0.45m | 2:40PM0.37m | 2:55AM0.38m | 3:37PM0.30m | 3:48AM0.32m | 4:32PM0.25m | 4:43AM0.26m | 5:24PM0.21m | 5:37AM0.23m | 6:16PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 5 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 |
244 | 330 | 510 | 271 | 408 | 265 | 428 | 261 | 225 | 1058 | 713 | 8 | 2598 | 1849 | 1866 | 944 | 470 | 194 | 58 | 33 | 344 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
4 | 11 | 3 | 157 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 389 | 17 | 390 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | NE 6 | — | NE 8 | E 13 | — | SE 14 | S 10 | NW 7 | E 12 | SSE 13 | — | NE 14 | E 14 | — | SSE 13 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
5 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | — | 18 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | ENE 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | WNW 3 | NW 6 | SSW 12 | — | — | NNE 3 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
90 | — | 6 | 106 | 984 | 527 | 821 | 513 | — | 7 | 171 | 1626 | — | — | 6 | 51 | 710 | 589 | 498 | 821 | 466 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 1 | 0 | 85 | 125 | 92 | 134 | 293 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 96 | 83 | 83 | 0 | 10 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 27 | 18 |
Best forecast wave conditions in The Wairarapa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










