Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with S 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 (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 0.8m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for us.
We've got a slow start, no doubt. Don't bother paddling out for the first few days because there's nothing doing. The first chance to get wet is on Saturday, August 22nd in the afternoon. Ninja's will see some small 4ft S swell, but with a 20 km/h cross-off wind, it'll be clean but weak. It's just a teaser.
Sunday, August 23rd through Tuesday, August 25th are a total loss. The swell vanishes and the cross-shore wind will chop everything up. Leave the board in the car.
Things get going on Wednesday, August 26th. The afternoon has a tiny 2ft S swell, but with an 18-second period. That's proper groundswell energy, but it's just too small to do much with in the cross-wind.
Thursday, August 27th is your first real go. The morning brings 5ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, with very strong energy. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SW at 10 km/h, keeping it clean. The water temp is 84°, which is right on the money for this time of year. That long period will give it some punch, but at a beach break it might run straight. Find a bank and you'll be set. The afternoon drops a bit in size but stays okay.
Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th have smaller waves and stronger wind, so the quality slides.
Now, the big one: Sunday, August 30th afternoon. This is the day. We've got a solid 6ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period, and the energy is huge. The wind is cross-off from the W at 20 km/h, so it'll be glassy. This is a serious swell – expert territory for sure. If you've got the skills, this is the session to target.
Monday, August 31st through Thursday, September 3rd keep the swell pumping, but a constant cross-shore wind puts a chop on everything. There's size, but it's ugly.
After that, from Friday, September 4th onward, the swell fades and the wind turns onshore. The second weekend (September 5th and 6th) is back to small, choppy junk.
So, your best bets: Thursday morning, August 27th for clean but powerful waves, and the absolute standout is Sunday afternoon, August 30th for the biggest, cleanest swell of the run. Don't miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 231 | 189 | 131 | 130 | 162 | 132 | 132 | 142 | 162 | 169 | 582 | 419 | 314 | 939 | 1109 | 856 | 687 | 446 | 342 | 246 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:37AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.43m | 12:04PM0.74m | 11:30PM0.50m | 12:28PM0.81m | 00:10AM0.58m | 12:49PM0.87m | 00:42AM0.67m | 1:10PM0.92m | 1:12AM0.75m | 1:31PM0.94m | 1:42AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM0.31m | 7:50PM0.42m | 4:20AM0.29m | 7:00PM0.38m | 5:20AM0.24m | 7:00PM0.33m | 5:59AM0.19m | 7:10PM0.28m | 6:32AM0.16m | 7:25PM0.22m | 7:03AM0.15m | 7:43PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 231 | 189 | 118 | 130 | 162 | 132 | 132 | 129 | 162 | 169 | 582 | 129 | 305 | 939 | 1109 | 856 | 687 | 446 | 342 | 246 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 187 | 28 | 131 | 61 | 96 | 125 | 117 | 99 | 64 | 94 | 165 | 419 | 94 | 96 | 96 | 106 | 113 | 108 | 86 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | S 12 | NW 7 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 18 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 37 | 74 | 22 | 55 | 47 | 100 | 98 | 142 | 103 | 104 | 108 | 101 | 314 | 117 | 81 | 64 | 48 | 59 | 45 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 3 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 11 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 5 | 259 | 259 | 6 | 259 | 7 | 259 | 953 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 259 | 0 |
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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).
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