Ninja's Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.37° N 73.62° E

Ninja's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ninja's sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.3° 

Ninja's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ninja's surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. 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 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 0.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 19th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 19th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 18th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming down the line. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real gold waiting for those who are patient.

Overall, the pattern starts off with solid, clean groundswell that’s a bit too big and raw for beginners, then mellows out into a long, quiet spell before a killer pulse shows up at the end of the month and into September.

The real action kicks off on Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, at Ninja's. We’re looking at a solid 6ft of SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The wave energy is strong (2355), and with a light W cross-offshore wind, the conditions will be pristine. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is right about average for this time of year. This is swell built for the reef, with those long lines and clean faces—it’s a standout session, but at this size, it’s strictly for experienced surfers. Be aware, crowds are often an issue at Ninja's, so get in early.

Through Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday the 19th, the swell drops slightly to 5ft-7ft, but the wind swings a bit cross-shore, making things a little less perfect. It’s still surfable, but the magic of the morning is gone. By Thursday the 20th of August, the swell fades noticeably to around 3ft, and the energy drops away to moderate levels (911). This marks the start of a long lull.

From Thursday the 20th all the way through to Friday the 28th of August, the surf is mostly small and weak. We’re looking at waist-high stuff at best, with the energy bouncing between a weak 215 and a moderate 845. There are a few windows of clean conditions and lighter winds, like Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. It’s a solid week-plus of marginal to poor surf, a real flat spell.

But hold onto your board, because things change in a big way starting Friday the 28th of August. That afternoon, a new SSW groundswell shows up at 3ft but with a very long 19-second period, and the energy jumps to 845. The wind is clean cross-offshore. This is the first whisper of the big stuff to come.

The true standout arrives on Saturday the 29th of August. The morning pushes 4ft of SSW swell, but it’s the afternoon that gets me stoked: 4ft of SW swell at 15 seconds, clean cross-offshore wind, and wave energy surging to a strong 1078. This is a prime window for Ninja's.

Then Sunday the 30th of August is the real peak of this run. Both the morning and afternoon serve up 5ft of SSW groundswell with a 16 to 17-second period. The energy is very strong (1477 and 1376) and the wind stays a clean cross-offshore breeze. Conditions will be excellent, but again, this is expert territory at that size. The reef will be firing.

Monday the 31st of August sees the swell peak at 7ft in the morning, making it critical and dangerous for anyone but experts. The wind stays favorable, but the size is serious. This solid energy lingers into the start of September, though the wind picks up a bit on the 1st and 2nd, introducing some cross-chop.

To sum it up, skip the flat spell in the middle and mark your calendar for Friday the 28th of August onwards. The absolute best windows are the afternoons of Saturday the 29th and all day Sunday the 30th. That’s where the magic is.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.9
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15
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2242
2411
2040
1108
757
592
393
348
529
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235
197
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177
140
134
134
142
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
15
W
20
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15
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15
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20
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15
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15
WSW
15
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15
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10
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15
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10
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High Tide
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
12:04PM0.74m
11:30PM0.50m
Low Tide
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
7:00PM0.38m
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Information about the Ninja's Surf forecast

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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