Ninja's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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