Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,477 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 16s 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 0.8m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve sussed out the charts for the next couple of weeks. The only game in town is Ninja's, a reef break that’s a bit of a beginner-friendly zone but can handle some size. The water is sitting at a warm 85°F right now, which is spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a slow start with Tuesday afternoon showing a weak 3ft south swell with a messy cross-onshore wind. The energy is low (273) and the conditions are just poor. Wednesday morning isn’t much better, but Wednesday afternoon shows a glimmer of hope – a 3ft swell from the southwest with a very long 14-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore, making it clean. The energy is moderate (399). Thursday morning bumps up to 5ft from the south-southwest, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit of a gamble. By Friday, the wind is picking up, and the quality drops right off again.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the Sunday, the 30th of August, morning session. The swell is pushing 6ft from the south-southwest, with a solid 19-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The wave energy is pumping at 2360, and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper groundswell, so expect long, powerful lines that will be reeling down the reef. Beginners might find it a bit much, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, this is the pick of the entire forecast. The consistency is there, and the crowds are likely, so get there early.
Monday, the 31st of August, is also a cracker, especially the morning with a 7ft swell from the same direction, clean cross-offshore winds, and massive energy (2497). This is expert territory, but if you’re up for a challenge, the waves will be epic.
After that, things settle down a bit. The first week of September sees a drop in swell size, but the winds remain favourable, mostly cross-offshore from the west. The swell period drops to around 10-12 seconds, and the energy is moderate (around 500-800). The conditions are clean, so it’s still fun, but it’s not the same power as that end-of-August run. There’s a bit of a gap with no real standouts until the 3rd and 4th of September, where the swell is around 5ft from the south and then the south-southeast, with clean conditions. The last days of the forecast, around the 9th of September, show a return of long-period swell (17-20 seconds) from the south-southwest, with moderate energy (1406-2086) and clean winds, so it could be a promising but less certain late-season pulse.
Keep your eyes on the Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st. That’s the gold.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
169 | 582 | 419 | 305 | 939 | 1109 | 856 | 687 | 446 | 342 | 249 | 416 | 1157 | 1548 | 2228 | 1249 | 1501 | 2447 | 1158 | 1044 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:10AM0.58m | 12:49PM0.87m | 00:42AM0.67m | 1:10PM0.92m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.33m | 5:59AM0.19m | 7:10PM0.28m | 6:32AM0.16m | 7:25PM0.22m | 7:03AM0.15m | 7:43PM0.17m | 7:34AM0.15m | 8:03PM0.12m | 8:04AM0.17m | 8:25PM0.08m | 8:33AM0.20m | 8:48PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
169 | 582 | 129 | 305 | 939 | 1109 | 856 | 687 | 446 | 342 | 249 | 192 | 1157 | 1548 | 2228 | 1249 | 1501 | 2447 | 1158 | 1044 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 19 | S 18 | NW 9 | S 17 | S 16 |
110 | 169 | 419 | 94 | 99 | 99 | 111 | 103 | 99 | 90 | 85 | 63 | 62 | 66 | 132 | 1016 | 1015 | 79 | 1072 | 638 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
104 | 113 | 99 | 67 | 96 | 78 | 92 | 94 | 88 | 58 | 58 | 416 | 169 | 115 | 23 | 111 | 68 | 50 | 88 | 77 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 259 | 5 | 7 | 259 | 43 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 43 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 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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