
Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. The first week is a bit of a slog at Ninja's. Swell runs from 4ft to 5ft, mostly from the S or SSE, but the winds are cross-shore or cross-off, and that stormy weather keeps things messy. The combined energy is moderate, sitting between 639 and 708, but the wind is the big problem. The water temp is about 85°F, which is normal for the time of year, so nothing wild there.
There’s a quiet stretch for several days with no real highlights. The best of the early stuff is Monday afternoon the 10th of August. A tiny 3ft S swell, but with a super-long period of 20 seconds, and clean cross-off wind from the W. The combined energy bumps to 802 (moderate), but the size is small. That long period groundswell will wrap nicely into the reef, but don’t expect much power.
The real excitement is the second week. Tuesday the 18th of August through Thursday the 20th of August is the clear standout. Tuesday afternoon gets a 6ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and light W winds for clean cross-off conditions. The combined energy is a huge 2008 – that’s strong wave energy. This is expert-only stuff. The swell is over 5ft, long period, and hitting a reef, so the waves will be powerful and well-shaped. Wednesday the 19th afternoon is the pick: 6ft S swell, 19-second period, clean cross-off, and the combined energy is a massive 2494. Thursday the 20th afternoon is still excellent with 5ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and clean cross-off, energy at 1479. This whole run is for experienced surfers only – it’s going to be heavy, consistent, and clean.
The best session is Wednesday the 19th of August afternoon at Ninja's. That 6ft S swell with a 19-second period and light offshore-angled winds will be absolutely firing. The crowds are "often" here, so get there early, but it will be worth it.
After that, it drops off again on the 21st with cross-onshore winds and a big drop in energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 20 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
319 | 449 | 400 | 466 | 514 | 495 | 340 | 496 | 496 | 416 | 329 | 495 | 460 | 452 | 394 | 394 | 365 | 352 | 404 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:21AM0.68m | 4:26PM0.63m | 9:43AM0.69m | 11:21AM0.76m | 9:03PM0.48m | 12:08PM0.84m | 11:14PM0.55m | 12:42PM0.90m | 00:17AM0.64m | 1:13PM0.94m | 1:05AM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.14m | 12:11PM0.56m | 00:38AM0.18m | 2:24AM0.20m | 7:08PM0.48m | 4:18AM0.18m | 6:51PM0.41m | 5:30AM0.13m | 7:08PM0.33m | 6:22AM0.10m | 7:30PM0.26m | ||||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
319 | 449 | 400 | 466 | 514 | 495 | 340 | 496 | 496 | 416 | 301 | 301 | 460 | 452 | 394 | 394 | 365 | 352 | 404 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 |
134 | 120 | 116 | 106 | 138 | 100 | 101 | 137 | 134 | 134 | 115 | 93 | 168 | 161 | 198 | 96 | 131 | 114 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SE 11 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 21 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 15 |
138 | 229 | 291 | 146 | 138 | 135 | 169 | 154 | 154 | 124 | 329 | 495 | 319 | 276 | 119 | 226 | 79 | 69 | 106 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 27 | 100 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 948 | 953 | 948 | 927 | 953 | 953 | 948 | 259 | 259 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 248 | 205 | 0 | 43 |
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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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