Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,729 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming down the pipe for Ninja’s. We’ve got a solid run of swell ahead, but you gotta play the patience game at the start.
Friday the 28th is a bit of a tease. We’ve got some waist-high sets around 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a moderate cross-off from the WSW, so it’s not totally blown out. The combined energy is weak to moderate (545), but with a 14-second period, it’s groundswell. It’ll be clean, but the overall vibe is just marginal – not worth rushing for.
Saturday the 29th sees a jump in energy with the afternoon, but you gotta deal with a risk of thunderstorms. The morning is small at 2 ft SSW with a 20-second period (very long period), but that long period at a reef break like Ninja’s (Reef) can actually be a good thing – the wave shape holds up. By the afternoon, we’re looking at 4 ft from the SSW, period still 19 seconds, and the energy kicks up to strong (1388). Still clean with that cross-off wind.
Now, listen up. Sunday the 30th is where it gets interesting. The morning brings 6 ft from the SSW, a 19-second period, and combined energy of 2378 – that’s strong energy. Winds are a gentle cross-off, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 6 ft it’s borderline for beginners. The afternoon drops a touch to 5 ft from the SW, still strong energy (2611), but still clean.
Monday the 31st is the pick of the early run. The morning has a solid 7 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and combined energy of 2760 – very strong. Winds are still a gentle cross-off. This is big and it’s only for experts at that size, but it’s gonna be a proper session. The afternoon stays good at 5 ft from the SW (2359).
That Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are the real standouts for the experienced crew. Big, clean groundswell with that consistent cross-off wind right for Ninja’s. Crowds are likely here, so expect some company.
From Tuesday 1st September through to Thursday the 3rd, the swell eases but stays rideable. Tuesday has 4 ft from the SW (1206) in the morning, dropping a bit. Wednesday the 2nd has a notable afternoon – 6 ft from the SSW, 14-second period, but the wind goes light cross-off and it’s clean again (1241). Thursday the 3rd brings 5 ft from the S with a shorter 11-second period and light winds (824). Good fun, but nothing special.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are more of the same with consistent 5 ft to 5 ft S/SSE swell and light winds. Clean, but the period drops to 10 seconds by Saturday – so it starts to get a bit weak and soft.
Then we hit a lull. Sunday the 6th drops to 5 ft with a 10-second period, and the wind goes cross-shore. Not great. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are the glassy winners if you like the small stuff – 4 ft from the SSE, 10-second period, with glassy conditions on Monday afternoon. That’s pretty as a picture, but small.
The second week is light. The best window for a decent wave might be Wednesday the 9th afternoon, where a new pulse of 3 ft from the SSW with a 19-second period arrives, giving you 824 energy. That long period could make it work.
Overall, the first few days are the ones to circle – especially the weekend of the 30th and 31st. It’s a classic run of solid groundswell at a reliable reef. The later stuff is smaller and better for a log or a glassy cruise.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
687 | 446 | 342 | 246 | 416 | 1157 | 1564 | 2252 | 1553 | 1597 | 2696 | 1367 | 1129 | 729 | 666 | 631 | 930 | 1241 | 476 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:12AM0.75m | 1:31PM0.94m | 1:42AM0.82m | 1:51PM0.95m | 2:12AM0.87m | 2:12PM0.93m | 2:42AM0.90m | 2:32PM0.90m | 3:14AM0.90m | 2:52PM0.85m | 3:49AM0.87m | 3:11PM0.80m | 4:29AM0.81m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:03AM0.15m | 7:43PM0.17m | 7:34AM0.15m | 8:03PM0.12m | 8:04AM0.17m | 8:25PM0.08m | 8:33AM0.20m | 8:48PM0.05m | 9:03AM0.25m | 9:14PM0.03m | 9:33AM0.32m | 9:42PM0.04m | |||||||
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 |
687 | 446 | 342 | 246 | 189 | 1157 | 1564 | 2252 | 1553 | 1597 | 2696 | 1367 | 1129 | 729 | 666 | 631 | 930 | 1241 | 476 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | WNW 7 | SW 14 |
113 | 99 | 92 | 65 | 67 | 169 | 129 | 126 | 942 | 1382 | 64 | 992 | 623 | 477 | 321 | 305 | 146 | 31 | 418 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 |
80 | 99 | 70 | 132 | 416 | 62 | 47 | 34 | 116 | 90 | 67 | 75 | 100 | 134 | 74 | 69 | 29 | 34 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | 92 | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 43 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 43 |
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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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