Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,466 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 19s period. 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming at Ninja's.
There’s a nice run of Southern Ocean groundswell over the next two weeks. The water temp is 85°F, just a touch warmer than the long-term average, so it’s comfortable. The first few days are a bit messy, but the good stuff is on the horizon.
Monday 17th August is a no-go – the swell is small and the wind is cross-shore with chop. Tuesday 18th August morning is the first standout, with a 6ft SSW swell, a 18-second period, and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is strong at 2355. This is proper groundswell, and the reef will handle that long period well. It’s one for the experienced crew.
Wednesday 19th August morning holds decent 5ft SSW swell, clean conditions, and the energy is still solid at 1837. The afternoon drops to 4ft but stays clean. A good session for the more confident.
The swell fades through the end of the week into the weekend, with small, clean waves under 3ft. There’s a lull from Friday 21st through Monday 24th.
Tuesday 26th August morning is a hidden gem: 4ft SSW swell, 15-second period, light offshore, clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 952, but the conditions are perfect.
The real highlight comes Saturday 29th August. The morning delivers 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light offshore, and clean conditions. The energy is 1140, and the swell direction is ideal. The afternoon is just as good. This is the standout session of the second week.
From Sunday 30th August, the swell builds to 6ft with 20-second groundswell, and the energy hits over 2000 on Sunday afternoon. It’s powerful, clean, and for experienced surfers only. The run continues through Monday 31st with 6ft swells and strong energy.
Crowds are often a factor here, so time your paddle wisely. The best calls are Tuesday 18th for the biggest, and Saturday 29th for the perfect blend.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1554 | 2251 | 2242 | 2411 | 2040 | 1108 | 757 | 600 | 393 | 348 | 529 | 537 | 265 | 296 | 240 | 231 | 193 | 146 | 173 | 134 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:18PM0.87m | 4:14AM0.81m | 3:38PM0.81m | 4:50AM0.75m | 3:53PM0.73m | 5:32AM0.68m | 4:00PM0.66m | 6:38AM0.61m | 3:42PM0.60m | 10:01AM0.59m | 11:37AM0.66m | 10:04PM0.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42PM0.08m | 9:48AM0.33m | 10:08PM0.10m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 1554 | 2251 | 2242 | 2411 | 2040 | 1108 | 750 | 600 | 169 | 134 | 529 | 537 | 265 | 296 | 240 | 231 | 193 | 146 | 173 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SE 9 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 214 | 163 | 111 | 99 | 83 | 639 | 757 | 573 | 393 | 348 | 99 | 121 | 85 | 121 | 213 | 187 | 23 | 131 | 60 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | NW 10 | NW 7 | S 18 |
| kJ | 200 | 164 | 113 | 88 | 75 | 90 | 103 | 119 | 367 | 318 | 45 | 36 | 87 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 74 | 59 | 16 | 97 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 100 | 8 | — | 11 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 259 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 259 | 259 | 0 | 43 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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