Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 1.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s cooking.
The first solid action we get is on Wednesday the 2nd of September at Ninja's. This is a reef setup and it’s our standout window in the whole 16-day run. The water’s sitting at 85°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Wednesday morning and afternoon both serve up 6 ft to 6 ft of SSW groundswell with a period of 14 seconds – that’s proper long-period energy, packing a punch. The combined swell energy reads (1166) Wednesday morning and (1290) in the afternoon, so we’re in the strong zone. A light W breeze keeps things cross-off and clean. With the long period, this reef break will handle that energy beautifully. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but at this size, it’s going to be a lot more fun for the crew who’ve got a few sessions under their belt. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds are likely here.
Tuesday the 1st is a slow start. We get 4 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds in the morning, which sounds tasty, but the combined energy (1219) is actually strong and the wave comment says it’s marginal due to tide. The wind is a moderate cross-off at 12 mph from the WNW. It’s not a write-off, but Wednesday is where it’s at.
After Wednesday, the swell drops off. Thursday and Friday are marginal with 4 ft to 5 ft SSE swell and short period around 10 to 11 seconds, combined energy dropping into the low hundreds (629 down to 485). A light cross wind keeps things clean, but these are not the days to cancel work for.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th offer glassy conditions – Saturday morning is glass with 4 ft SSE swell, Sunday morning has zero wind and 4 ft SSE swell. Combined energy is low (381 and 295). It’s clean, small, and could be fun on a log if you’re desperate, but it’s nothing to write home about.
From Monday the 7th through the 8th, the swell stays small (around 4 ft) and the wind picks up. By Wednesday the 9th, it’s dropping to 3 ft with a fresh breeze. Poor conditions until a pulse of SSW swell hits again on Thursday the 10th, but it’s got strong cross-off wind (15-19 mph) and the wave quality is marginal. Not the one.
Then we see a bigger, longer-period SSW swell building into Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th. Friday morning brings 4 ft at 15 seconds with combined energy (1247), and Friday afternoon jumps to 5 ft at 18 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell, energy hitting (1694). The issue is the wind: strong cross-off from the west at 15-19 mph, with a risk of thunderstorms. The wave comment says marginal. This is a long-range forecast, so a bit promising but uncertain. A reef like Ninja's will handle that long period better than a beach break, but the wind has to cooperate.
Sunday the 13th onwards sees the swell fade again, with cross winds and moderate chop through to the end of the 16-day window. Not great.
So, the standout is clearly Wednesday the 2nd of September at Ninja's. If you can get out that morning, that’s the call. Friday the 11th has potential if the wind lays down, but keep an eye on it.
Stay safe, keep the wax warm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
832 | 581 | 711 | 1059 | 1241 | 553 | 356 | 400 | 460 | 408 | 408 | 467 | 356 | 363 | 275 | 253 | 237 | 193 | 218 | 227 | 240 | |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:52PM0.85m | 3:49AM0.87m | 3:11PM0.80m | 4:29AM0.81m | 3:27PM0.74m | 5:19AM0.74m | 3:38PM0.67m | 6:43AM0.66m | 3:19PM0.61m | 9:52AM0.66m | 11:14AM0.74m | 10:31PM0.51m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03AM0.25m | 9:14PM0.03m | 9:33AM0.32m | 9:42PM0.04m | 10:04AM0.39m | 10:13PM0.08m | 10:37AM0.47m | 10:52PM0.14m | 11:26AM0.56m | 11:50PM0.22m | 2:28AM0.29m | 6:25PM0.42m | 4:39AM0.26m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
832 | 581 | 711 | 1059 | 1241 | 553 | 356 | 400 | 460 | 408 | 408 | 467 | 356 | 363 | 275 | 253 | 237 | 193 | 218 | 227 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 9 | NW 10 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SW 16 |
155 | 382 | 382 | 81 | 94 | 332 | 273 | 219 | 103 | 77 | 77 | 63 | 58 | 61 | 76 | 49 | 43 | 28 | 53 | 32 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 11 | WNW 9 | S 15 | SE 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 |
387 | 82 | 99 | 107 | 49 | 52 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 41 | 41 | 61 | 25 | 51 | 23 | 42 | 21 | 127 | 154 | 79 | 127 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
— | 102 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 205 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
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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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