
Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ninja's this week:
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 1.6m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| 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
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days at Ninja’s are a real mixed bag, and honestly, they’re more about patience than perfection. The setup is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but the wind and swell just aren’t playing ball for clean, rideable waves for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of so-so conditions, with a couple of brief windows that might get your hopes up, but nothing that’s gonna have you calling in sick.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real action shows up on Monday, August 3rd, with a small 2ft SW swell pushing in on a very long 16-second period. The wind is a cross-off at 12 mph, so the surface will be clean. The combined wave energy is weak (316), so it’s more of a paddle and a trim than a proper session. Monday afternoon bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, still with that long period, but the energy is moderate (768). The wind is a bit stronger at 16 mph, but still cross-off, keeping it clean. Worth a look if you’re desperate.
Tuesday, August 4th is similar – 4ft SSW swell, long period, cross-off wind, but the energy is moderate (740). It’s a repeat of the day before. Wednesday, August 5th morning sees a drop to 3ft, but the period is a ridiculous 19 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to strong (1019). The wind is cross-off at 16 mph. This is a standout in the first week – a proper groundswell. That long period (over 15 seconds) means it’s gonna be a bit testing at a reef, with long lulls between sets, but the shape should be good. It’s a spot for the patient.
From Thursday, August 6th afternoon right through to Sunday, August 9th morning, the wind turns cross-shore, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” The swell is mostly 4ft to 5ft from the S or SSE, with a shorter period around 10-11 seconds. The energy is moderate (516 to 863), but the chop is gonna be nasty. The waves are there, but the quality is trash. Sunday afternoon offers a glimmer – cross-off wind returns, with a 5ft SSE swell and a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (711), and it’s clean. It’s a salvageable session.
Monday, August 10th is a real tease. The swell drops to 2ft, but the period is a massive 21 seconds, and the energy is moderate (819). The wind is cross-off and light. This is a long-range groundswell, but it’s tiny. You’ll be chasing ankle-biters between long waits. The afternoon is similar with 3ft and 20-second period.
The second week from Tuesday, August 11th to Friday, August 14th is a snooze-fest: 3ft to 5ft SSE swell, period stuck at 10 seconds, cross-off wind but the energy is weak to moderate (248 to 736). The waves are clean but small and uninspiring. The best of this run is Wednesday the 12th morning with 5ft, but it’s nothing special.
Then from Saturday, August 15th through to Tuesday, August 18th, the wind swings cross-on and the wave quality goes to “poor.” The swell is tiny – 2ft to 3ft from the S, with periods mostly 10-11 seconds. The energy is weak (143 to 346). The chop and onshore wind make it a write-off.
So, if you’re picking a window, Wednesday morning, August 5th is the standout – that 3ft swell with a 19-second period and 1019 energy is about as good as it gets. The other worthy mention is Monday, August 10th for the novelty of a 21-second period, but it’s too small to get excited about. The rest is for the die-hards who just need to get wet. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
186 | 203 | 657 | 604 | 662 | 612 | 323 | 627 | 861 | 647 | 246 | 320 | 326 | 475 | 526 | 610 | 517 | 545 | 467 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:37AM0.79m | 3:30PM0.89m | 4:15AM0.79m | 3:50PM0.83m | 4:59AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.77m | 5:55AM0.72m | 4:24PM0.70m | 7:21AM0.68m | 4:26PM0.63m | 9:43AM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.15m | 9:20AM0.24m | 9:54PM0.13m | 9:53AM0.31m | 10:23PM0.12m | 10:28AM0.39m | 10:56PM0.12m | 11:09AM0.48m | 11:37PM0.14m | 12:11PM0.56m | 00:38AM0.18m | 2:24AM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
522 | 387 | 354 | 324 | 662 | 612 | 314 | 353 | 861 | 647 | 150 | 320 | 326 | 475 | 526 | 610 | 517 | 545 | 467 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 16 | SSW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
147 | 113 | 657 | 604 | 75 | 67 | 174 | 627 | 98 | 188 | 194 | 159 | 131 | 86 | 79 | 106 | 88 | 104 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | E 9 | S 21 | S 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | SW 15 |
186 | 203 | 111 | 108 | 3 | 2 | 323 | 39 | 42 | 38 | 246 | 196 | 138 | 229 | 291 | 162 | 147 | 86 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 302 | 294 | 302 | 254 | 226 | 191 | 155 | — | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 205 | 5 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 915 | 953 | 948 | 951 | 678 | 948 | 1662 | 953 | 953 | 953 | 953 |
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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).
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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