
Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ninja's in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's take a look at what we've got for Ninja's (Ninja's). This is a reef break, so it can produce some proper waves. The water's sitting at about 87°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so a shorty or just boardies might be the go.
The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is there, but the wind is a bit of a pain. The session that really stands out is Tuesday afternoon, September 15th. We've got a 3ft groundswell from the SSW with a long 14-second period, and the wind is swinging offshore from the NW. That's the magic formula for a reef break. The combined energy is moderate at 959, but with offshore wind and clean faces, it'll be well worth the paddle.
The rest of the week is a bit of a struggle, with cross-off winds and the occasional storm risk making things tricky. There's a pulse of bigger swell around Saturday the 19th, with 7ft on the cards in the morning from the SSW, but it's coming with a strong cross-shore wind, so it's going to be a bumpy, lumpy mess. That's more of a kiter's session than a surfer's.
Heading into the second week, the charts are looking a bit quiet. There are a few days, from Sunday the 20th to Thursday the 24th, where the surf quality drops right off. The swell goes short and weak, and the winds are messy. It's a pretty big gap of poor conditions, so you might be better off saving your energy.
But hold on, there's a glimmer of hope for the last few days. From Sunday the 27th of September through to Monday the 28th, we get some clean, light wind conditions. The swell is smaller, around 2ft to 4ft, but that long-period energy from the SSW and SW is back, and the faces will be clean. It won't be a big wave, but for a grovelly reef wave, it could be real fun on the longboard or a fish.
So, in a nutshell: jump on Tuesday afternoon the 15th for the cleanest, best shaped waves. The rest is a bit of a waiting game, but that last weekend shows promise for a clean, smaller session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
811 | 431 | 446 | 505 | 1201 | 662 | 565 | 465 | 415 | 390 | 590 | 474 | 171 | 264 | 170 | 255 | 763 | 1104 | 1894 | 1010 | 697 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:57PM0.90m | 2:38AM0.94m | 2:19PM0.87m | 3:07AM0.91m | 2:40PM0.81m | 3:36AM0.85m | 2:58PM0.76m | 4:05AM0.78m | 3:12PM0.69m | 4:38AM0.70m | 3:17PM0.63m | 5:25AM0.62m | 3:01PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM0.02m | 8:29AM0.23m | 8:33PM0.02m | 8:55AM0.26m | 8:57PM0.03m | 9:21AM0.30m | 9:22PM0.07m | 9:45AM0.35m | 9:46PM0.12m | 10:09AM0.42m | 10:11PM0.19m | 10:35AM0.49m | 10:39PM0.26m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | 7 | 3 | — | 9 | 6 | 11 | — | 7 | 8 | — | — | 13 | 4 | 8 | 6 | — | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 13 | NW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 10 |
811 | 431 | 446 | 396 | 1201 | 662 | 565 | 465 | 415 | 303 | 590 | 474 | 155 | 264 | 170 | 72 | 763 | 1104 | 1894 | 1010 | 452 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 14 | S 19 | SSW 17 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | S 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSW 14 |
50 | 194 | 251 | 505 | 49 | 99 | 88 | 103 | 58 | 390 | 246 | 55 | 171 | 142 | 87 | 151 | 31 | 183 | 16 | 394 | 697 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 10 | SE 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | NW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 15 | S 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SE 8 | NW 6 |
3 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 2 | 35 | 144 | 391 | 28 | 58 | 60 | 39 | 150 | 194 | 159 | 255 | 109 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 6 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | SW 3 | — | SW 4 | — |
206 | 122 | 55 | 39 | 26 | 71 | 57 | 53 | — | 26 | 72 | — | 85 | 115 | 183 | — | — | 5 | — | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 756 | 1132 | 259 | 259 | 1132 | 261 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 403 | 259 | 5 | 664 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 287 | 403 |
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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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