Ninja's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what we've got cookin' for Ninja's over the next couple of weeks. Let's be real, it's a mixed bag, but we'll find the windows.

Overall, we're looking at a stretch that starts off pretty average. There's wave energy around, with the combined swell energy bouncing between moderate and strong (500-838), but the wind and swell directions aren't lining up for greatness. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. You'll be reaching for the usual spring suit.

For the first week, from July 27th right through to the end of the month, it's pretty flat and messy. We've got some swell coming in from the SE and SSW, but with cross and cross-off winds from the WSW and W, it's gonna be choppy and hard to love. The scores are low, and honestly, you're better off doing something else. There's a gap of poor to marginal conditions that lasts pretty much all week.

Now, hold onto your boardies. Sunday, August 2nd, is the standout. It's not perfect, but it's our best bet. The morning session is the pick with a clean 4ft swell from the SSE and light offshore winds from the NNW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (419), and that offshore wind should make for some clean faces at this reef break. Be warned, though, crowds are possible here, so get in early. The period is a short 10 seconds, so it won't be a groundswell monster, but it'll be rideable and tidy.

Looking further out to August 11th, Tuesday morning is another one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a promising 5ft swell from the south with a 10-second period and light cross-offshore winds from the west at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (553) and it's showing the best potential of the whole extended outlook. It's a long-range call, so keep the fingers crossed, but that morning could be worth a paddle.

After August 2nd, we get back into a pattern of mostly marginal surf with cross-offshore winds. The swell is consistent in size, mostly around 3ft to 4ft, but the quality just isn't there for a solid session. There are a few clean windows on July 29th afternoon, July 30th morning, and August 7th morning, but the swell direction is off or the period is too short to really light it up.

So for the best on offer, it's August 2nd morning, and as a promising, less-certain option, August 11th morning. The rest of the time, you're battling cross-shore chop.

Stay salty.
Rusty

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