Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 757 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ninja's in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell, but don’t walk away yet. The opening days from Wednesday the 19th through the end of that week are mostly a write-off – small, weak, messy swell with cross-shore winds and low energy. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so at least it’s pleasant to sit out there waiting for nothing.
The pick of the whole 16-day window is hands down Saturday the 30th of August and Sunday the 31st of August at Ninja's (reef) . That’s our standout. Saturday morning shows a solid 8ft SSW groundswell (very long period around 19 seconds) with a beautiful cross-offshore wind from the west, making for clean, open faces. The combined energy is massive at 3728 (strong to very strong). This is expert territory – over 8ft on the Sunday afternoon, so don’t send the groms out. The long period means the waves will have real power and shape, with long lulls between sets, making it easier to get out back. The south swell direction is perfect for this break, which likes it from the south.
Before that, Saturday the 29th of August afternoon is a nice warm-up: 4ft SSW swell, period blowing out to a very long 21 seconds, light westerly cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. The energy is still strong at 1469. It’s a great option for experienced surfers looking to get into the rhythm before the big stuff.
The rest of the second week is a return to small, marginal conditions with cross-shore breezes and much lower energy. Nothing to write home about until that final weekend fires up.
So, if you’ve got the skill, mark your calendar for the last weekend of August and the first day of September. That’s where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1108 | 757 | 592 | 393 | 348 | 529 | 205 | 265 | 290 | 261 | 231 | 221 | 177 | 173 | 177 | 132 | 162 | 158 | 158 | 147 | 487 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:53PM0.73m | 5:32AM0.68m | 4:00PM0.66m | 6:38AM0.61m | 3:42PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.59m | 11:37AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.43m | 12:04PM0.74m | 11:30PM0.50m | 12:28PM0.81m | 00:10AM0.58m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.39m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:43AM0.45m | 11:06PM0.20m | 11:13AM0.52m | 11:48PM0.26m | 1:32AM0.31m | 7:50PM0.42m | 4:20AM0.29m | 7:00PM0.38m | 5:20AM0.24m | 7:00PM0.33m | |||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 1108 | 750 | 592 | 151 | 169 | 529 | 205 | 265 | 290 | 235 | 231 | 221 | 177 | 173 | 177 | 132 | 162 | 158 | 158 | 147 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 639 | 757 | 580 | 393 | 348 | 119 | 121 | 87 | 123 | 261 | 187 | 74 | 131 | 77 | 79 | 106 | 100 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 487 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 13 | NW 7 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 101 | 101 | 113 | 367 | 318 | 53 | 42 | 87 | 21 | 31 | 23 | 85 | 15 | 60 | 97 | 100 | 121 | 142 | 104 | 102 | 94 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1662 | 259 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
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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).
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