Ninja's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for your local zone.

Alright, we've got a solid run of surf on the way, starting this Thursday, the 23rd of July, and it's looking like a good stretch for the reef break at Ninja's. The water temp is sitting about 85°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern kicks off on Thursday afternoon. We've got a 4ft SSE swell, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is sitting at moderate (401). The wind is a light WNW cross-off, so the surface is going to be clean. It's a good start.

Friday morning looks even better. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SSE, but we get a solid NW offshore wind. That's a major plus, meaning glassy conditions. The energy is still moderate (389). Friday afternoon sees a smaller, cleaner 2ft SW swell with a longer 13-second period, but it's a bit more marginal.

Saturday is where things start to get interesting. Saturday afternoon sees an increase in energy, with a 4ft SE swell at 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 522. The wind is a light westerly, so it's clean. Saturday morning is also good with 3ft SSW swell.

Now, the standout of this whole run is Sunday, the 26th of July. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are firing. We've got a solid 5ft SE swell, with a 10-11 second period. The combined energy is strong, hitting 700 in the morning and a very strong 818 in the afternoon. The wind is a light WNW cross-off all day, keeping the waves clean and lined up. This is the best on offer, no doubt about it. The size is perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers, but it's definitely pushing the limit for beginners.

The start of the next week, Monday the 27th, is still fun with 4ft SE swell, but the wind goes more cross-shore, so it's not as pristine. Tuesday the 28th has a long-period 16-second swell from the SSW, but it's only 3ft and the wind is messy, so it's a bit of a bust.

After that, the forecast gets a bit more patchy. The first week of August sees a few pulses of swell, but it's mostly marginal. The wind stays moderate and cross-off, but the quality drops. There's a notable pulse on the 31st of July with a very long 17-second SSW swell, but the wind is getting up to 15 mph, so it's a bit of a battle. The energy hits 1105, which is strong, but it's a tricky one.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There are some promising signals around the 3rd and 4th of August with consistent SSW swells, but the wind is a bit stronger. The 5th and 6th of August have some long-period SSW swells, but they are short on size. The confidence is lower this far out, so keep an eye on it.

Bottom line: Sunday the 26th of July is your best bet. Get on it while the wind is light and the swell is pumping. The crowds at Ninja's are often around, so expect some company.

Rusty.

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