
Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
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 coming down the line for Ninja's.
First thing, the water is sitting at 86°F—that’s pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing freaky there. The opening stretch is a bit of a write-off, honestly. We’ve got a few days of onshore junk and lumpy conditions, so don’t expect much from Thursday the 30th through to Saturday the 2nd of August. The wind is all over the shop, and the wave quality is pretty ordinary.
Now, Sunday the 3rd of August morning is where things start to perk up. The wind swings to a light offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, and that’s a game changer. Swell is small but clean—around 3 ft from the S, but with a period of only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and short. The combined energy is only 189 (moderate wave energy), so it’s not going to blow your socks off, but it’s clean and rideable.
Monday the 4th of August is where the real standout sits. Monday afternoon we’ve got a 4 ft swell from the SSW with a 17-second period—that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The combined energy jumps to 837 (strong wave energy), so there’s some push behind it. Wind is a gentle breeze from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping it cross-off and clean. This is the best on offer. It’s a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. For a beginner, the size is fine, but that long period can make the sets a bit more spaced out, so paddle out when you can.
Tuesday the 5th of August holds similar size—4 ft from the SSW—but the wind is a bit stronger at 12 mph, still cross-off. The energy drops a bit to 769 (moderate), but it’s still clean. Keep an eye on the tide.
Wednesday the 6th of August morning sees a 3 ft swell from the SSW with a 19-second period—very long period again. The energy is 974 (strong), but it’s a marginal tide call, so check the local banks.
The second week gets a bit more mixed. From Thursday the 7th of August through to the 10th, we’ve got a solid 4 ft to 5 ft S swell, but the wind is mostly cross-off or cross, and the periods are shorter—8 to 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (500-580 range), but the quality is hit and miss. The 14th of August Friday afternoon is interesting: a 3 ft S swell with a 20-second period, and the energy goes to 1090 (strong wave energy), but the wind is cross at 16 mph, so it’ll be lumpy. That’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed.
If you’re a beginner, the Monday and Tuesday are your best bet—size under 5 ft and clean. Anything over 8 ft doesn’t show up here, so no worries for the pros. The crowd factor at Ninja's is often busy, so early morning is your friend.
Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Thu morning, near gales from the W by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
381 | 376 | 295 | 323 | 516 | 371 | 318 | 255 | 211 | 113 | 98 | 186 | 203 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 314 | 621 | 842 | 647 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:03PM0.94m | 1:55AM0.71m | 2:26PM0.96m | 2:29AM0.75m | 2:48PM0.96m | 3:02AM0.78m | 3:09PM0.93m | 3:37AM0.79m | 3:30PM0.89m | 4:15AM0.79m | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:59AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.12m | 8:41PM0.21m | 8:17AM0.15m | 9:05PM0.17m | 8:48AM0.19m | 9:29PM0.15m | 9:20AM0.24m | 9:54PM0.13m | 9:53AM0.31m | 10:23PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.39m | 10:56PM0.12m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 42 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | ESE 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
136 | 146 | 123 | 182 | 516 | 371 | 318 | 255 | 657 | 460 | 471 | 338 | 262 | 211 | 258 | 662 | 612 | 126 | 120 | 842 | 647 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 10 |
213 | 168 | 196 | 133 | 178 | 151 | 76 | 106 | 137 | 113 | 98 | 143 | 184 | 657 | 604 | 207 | 170 | 314 | 353 | 128 | 179 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SE 10 | S 15 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | NW 8 | SE 9 |
381 | 376 | 295 | 323 | 278 | 249 | 108 | 153 | 211 | 76 | 87 | 186 | 203 | 180 | 112 | 107 | 90 | 83 | 621 | 78 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 8 |
— | — | — | 220 | 607 | 713 | 653 | 820 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2518 | 259 | 259 | 664 | 953 | 953 | 403 | 259 | 664 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 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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