
Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,068 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ninja's this week:
The surf forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ninja's in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once the swell kicks in, there’s some real potential on the horizon. The first few days are a bit of a tease, with small, clean waves that are more about getting a few cruisey ones than anything with real power. But hold on, because the second week looks like a proper groundswell event is on the cards, with a lot more energy and size.
The standout here is Ninja's, a reef break that’s fairly consistent. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t let that fool you, when the swell lines up, it can handle some juice. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the warm side, but nothing crazy.
The first decent window starts on Thursday, September 3rd into the weekend. The swell is small, around 4ft to 5ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 to 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (589) on Thursday afternoon, dropping a bit over the weekend. But the real story here is the wind. For Saturday morning and Sunday, we’re looking at glassy conditions – that’s a massive win. The waves will be clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s not going to be epic, but for a fun, easy session, Sunday morning and afternoon (September 6th) are the pick of this early period. Expect little rippable rollers.
We then hit a bit of a lull from Monday, September 7th, through to Wednesday, September 9th. The swell drops to 3ft or less, and the wind picks up, making it a bit choppy. It’s not terrible, but it’s not worth getting excited about.
Then, things get interesting. From Thursday, September 10th, a new groundswell arrives from the SSW. The period jumps to 16 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to 1515 – that’s strong. The swell height is 5ft, which is about the top end for beginners, but still very manageable for anyone with a bit of experience. The wind is a cross-offshore from the WNW, keeping the surface clean. However, because this is a long-period groundswell (over 15 seconds), it’s going to be better at a reef break like this one, as it can be a bit too straight for beach breaks. The gaps between sets will be longer, but the waves themselves will have real shape and push.
This bigger swell holds through Friday, September 11th, and into Saturday, September 12th, with the energy staying high (around 1400-1500). The swell drops a bit in size on Saturday to 4ft, but the period is still 14-16 seconds, and the wind stays clean. The standout session in this whole run is probably Thursday, September 10th, with the new 5ft, 16-second SSW groundswell and clean conditions. It’s the most powerful and consistent looking day of the whole 16-day window.
After that, the swell slowly fades through the second week. The period drops, but we still see some fun waves around 3ft to 4ft, with moderate energy, up until about Tuesday, September 15th. After that, the wind gets a bit more cross-shore and the conditions become more marginal, with a smaller, weaker swell. The final few days (September 17th and 18th) see a return of some longer period energy (17 seconds), but the swell is only 3ft and the wind is messy, making it a bit of a gamble.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is Sunday, September 6th, for the glassy, small surf, but the real power and the true stand-out is Thursday, September 10th, with that solid 5ft, 16-second SSW groundswell and clean offshore winds. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
407 | 408 | 408 | 443 | 370 | 306 | 258 | 263 | 218 | 205 | 208 | 186 | 208 | 176 | 176 | 230 | 246 | 385 | 758 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:19AM0.74m | 3:38PM0.67m | 6:43AM0.66m | 3:19PM0.61m | 9:52AM0.66m | 11:14AM0.74m | 10:31PM0.51m | 11:49AM0.81m | 11:40PM0.62m | 12:17PM0.87m | 00:24AM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.08m | 10:37AM0.47m | 10:52PM0.14m | 11:26AM0.56m | 11:50PM0.22m | 2:28AM0.29m | 6:25PM0.42m | 4:39AM0.26m | 6:23PM0.34m | 5:39AM0.21m | 6:38PM0.26m | ||||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 17 |
407 | 408 | 408 | 443 | 370 | 306 | 258 | 263 | 218 | 205 | 208 | 186 | 188 | 176 | 176 | 230 | 225 | 220 | 758 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 9 |
103 | 75 | 90 | 14 | 55 | 52 | 30 | 55 | 64 | 61 | 45 | 37 | 208 | 144 | 171 | 96 | 246 | 385 | 222 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | S 17 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 |
27 | 25 | 40 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 42 | 21 | 127 | 154 | 79 | 127 | 70 | 106 | 62 | 120 | 116 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 2 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 248 | 14 |
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Information about the Ninja's Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ninja's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ninja's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ninja's 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 (Ninja's) 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 Ninja's 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.
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