
Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,821 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ninja's in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the goods on Ninja's.
We’re starting off a bit slow, but the first real surf comes through Saturday morning, September 5th. You’re looking at a clean 5ft swell out of the SSE with a 10-second interval, and the wind is off from the NNW at just 3 mph. That’s glassy, clean conditions. The combined wave energy is a solid moderate 392. This reef break is fairly consistent and loves a south swell, so it’s lining up real nice. For beginners, it’s a good size—under 5ft—and the conditions are sweet.
Saturday afternoon gets even cleaner. The swell drops a touch to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy—WNW at 3 mph. That’s about as good as it gets for clean faces. Energy is still moderate at 323.
Sunday the 6th is a mixed bag. Morning brings a light cross-shore from the SW at 6 mph, which puts a bit of ripple on the surface, but the swell holds at 4ft and 10 seconds. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind from the WSW, making it rideable again. But nothing beats Saturday.
Monday the 7th is tricky. We’ve got a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-shore wind, with the swell dropping to around 3ft. It’s marginal, so pick your tides carefully.
Then Tuesday the 8th throws us a curveball. Morning brings a clean 4ft swell from the SE, 9-second period, with a light cross-off breeze from the west. Energy is moderate at 404. The afternoon though—just 2ft from the SW with a 15-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and at a reef like Ninja's, that often means super clean, lined-up waves, even if it’s small. The wind is still light and cross-off. Quality over quantity.
Wednesday the 9th gets a little bigger in energy but smaller in height. We’ve got 2ft to 2ft swells, but the period jumps to 18 seconds in the morning and 17 in the afternoon. That’s very long-period energy. Combined energy reads 554 and 611—solid moderate. Wind is cross-off from the WNW at 9-12 mph, keeping it clean. This is more of a mellow, long-period groundswell setup.
Now, here’s where it gets real. Thursday the 10th, we start seeing a jump. Morning brings 5ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, and energy jumps to 1520—that’s strong. By the afternoon, it’s 5ft, 16 seconds, and energy at 1602. Wind is cross-off at 12 mph. This is expert territory. The size is getting up there, and the power is serious.
Friday the 11th keeps the energy high. 4ft in the morning with a 20-second period—very long period—and energy at 2099. Afternoon goes to 4ft from the S, but the period is still 20 seconds, and energy hits 2463. That’s very strong energy. This is a serious groundswell. For a reef, this could be epic, but it’ll be big, powerful, and for experienced surfers only.
Saturday the 12th sees the biggest peak: 7ft from the SSW at 17 seconds in the morning, and 6ft in the afternoon. Energy is north of 2000 both sessions. Wind is cross-off from the west at 12-15 mph. This is the standout window if you’re an advanced charger. Crowds are likely at Ninja's, but for a wave this good, it’s worth it.
After that, it slowly drops through the second week. Sunday the 13th still has 5ft at 15 seconds, energy around 900, but the wind picks up to 15 mph. It stays rideable but not as clean. Through to mid-week, we’re seeing 3ft to 4ft swells with periods around 14-15 seconds, and energy dropping into the 600-900 range.
One notable late entry: Wednesday the 16th of September. Morning shows 3ft from the SSW at 18 seconds, cross-off wind at 9 mph, and a “very good surf conditions” tag. Energy is 978. That’s a long-period groundswell with clean conditions, and it’s a promising little pulse for the second week.
The last few days—17th to 20th—are smaller and more marginal. Swells hang around 2ft to 5ft, but the period drops to 11-15 seconds, and winds stay cross-off. Nothing to get too excited about, but still rideable for a quiet session.
Overall, the standout is Saturday the 12th of September—7ft, SSW, long period, and cross-off wind. Big, powerful, expert only. For the average surfer, Saturday the 5th is your best bet with glassy conditions and clean 5ft waves.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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443 | 370 | 306 | 301 | 263 | 258 | 205 | 208 | 223 | 208 | 190 | 171 | 216 | 246 | 304 | 776 | 952 | 1082 | 979 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:44PM0.91m | 1:01AM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:22AM0.18m | 6:59PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
443 | 370 | 306 | 301 | 263 | 258 | 205 | 208 | 223 | 205 | 190 | 164 | 216 | 220 | 220 | 776 | 952 | 1082 | 949 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 21 |
14 | 55 | 52 | 30 | 55 | 64 | 61 | 52 | 37 | 208 | 144 | 171 | 96 | 246 | 304 | 222 | 251 | 236 | 979 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | S 17 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | ESE 9 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | S 24 | SE 9 |
18 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 42 | 21 | 127 | 154 | 79 | 127 | 70 | 43 | 62 | 88 | 87 | 66 | 317 | 284 | 163 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 205 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 259 |
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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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