Ninja's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Ninja’s, a reef setup that’s exposed to the swell. The water temperature is sitting at 85°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary. The first real action kicks off Friday morning, July 24th, with a clean 4ft swell coming from the SSE, and a cross-off breeze keeping the surface tidy. It’s not huge, but the energy is moderate (389) and the 9-second period makes for a fun, pushy wave. This is the best on offer for the start of the period – a true standout for a beginner-friendly wave that’s fairly consistent, though crowds are likely here.

Friday afternoon drops a bit to 2ft, but the period jumps to 13 seconds from the SW, giving it a bit more shape. Still clean.

Saturday the 25th builds nicely. The morning is a bit messy with cross winds, but by Saturday afternoon, we’re looking at 4ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period and clean cross-off winds. Energy is ramping up (534). Sunday the 26th delivers the goods: 5ft from the SE, 10–11 second periods, glassy cross-off winds, and energy climbing into the 700s. This is your weekend highlight – clean, consistent, and punchy. Not too big for a confident beginner, but plenty of fun.

Monday the 27th sees a slight drop with cross winds and marginal conditions. Tuesday the 28th turns a bit choppy with cross-onshore winds at 9 mph, and the swell drops to 4ft then 3ft. The 16-second period on Tuesday afternoon is a long period groundswell, but the cross-onshore wind messes with the shape.

Wednesday the 29th stays small (2–2ft) but with very long periods (18–20 seconds) and clean surfaces. The energy is still moderate (678), but the wave heights are small, so it’s a bit of a tease.

There’s a gap from the 30th of July through to the 1st of August where conditions get rougher. Winds pick up to 16 mph, and the surf quality drops. The 31st of July afternoon sees a spike in energy (1109) with 4ft from the SSW and a 17-second period, but the wind is up and it’s a marginal call. The swell is there, but the combo of strong wind and a long period at a reef break could make it tricky.

The real standout in the second week is Monday the 3rd of August. The morning brings 4ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, clean, with moderate energy (799). The afternoon is even better: 4ft from the S, a 19-second period, and energy soaring to 1071. Winds are cross-off and clean. This is the best of the longer-range stuff – a proper groundswell with heaps of push. Worth keeping an eye on.

After the 4th, things get windier and less reliable. The 8th of August has a pulse of 3ft from the SSW with 18-second periods and energy at 920, but the wind is 16–19 mph and gusty. It’s a clean cross-off, but the wind strength makes it a challenge for anyone but experienced surfers.

Overall, the first few days and the 3rd of August are your best bets. The rest of the window is a mix of small, windy, or marginal conditions.

Rusty.

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