
Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 4th 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 have a look at what’s on the cards for Ninja's over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The Tuesday afternoon kicks off with some small, messy 3.6ft SE swell and a cross-shore wind blowing 12 mph. The water’s sitting at a warm 85.3°, which is about normal for this time of year. But honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is moderate at 439 and the conditions are just poor.
We’ve got a dry spell for a few days there. Wednesday and Thursday look marginal at best, with tiny swell around 2.0ft to 3.0ft. The wind is mostly cross-off, which is nice, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The combined energy through this period stays moderate, between 500 and 570. The surf is there, but it’s a struggle.
Friday is more of the same – small, clean waves but nothing to write home about. The energy is picking up a bit (670-792), but the height is still only 2.3ft to 3.0ft. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s not the good stuff.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 1st of August. The morning looks like a real standout. We’ve got a clean 3.0ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a proper long-period swell, which means better shaped waves and more energy in the water. The combined energy is a solid 623. The wind is a gentle breeze from the NE, making it cross-off and clean. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the pick of the first week. Ninja's is a reef break, so it loves that long-period SW swell. Just be aware that crowds are often here, so you’ll have company.
Sunday the 2nd drops right off again. The wind goes light offshore from the NNW at only 3 mph, which is glassy, but the swell is tiny (2.6ft) and weak (energy 188-192). The conditions are "ordinary." Not worth the paddle.
Monday the 3rd of August has a morning of nothing, but the afternoon shapes up nicely. We’re looking at a 3.6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 750, and a clean cross-off wind from the WNW. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." That’s another solid session if you can get out there.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th hold some decent size (3.9ft) with long periods (15-19 seconds), and the energy is high (693-913). The wind stays cross-off, so the waves will be clean. The break is exposed to the south, so that SSW swell is hitting it well. This is a good little run of fun, lined-up waves.
But the real standout for the whole forecast? Friday the 7th of August afternoon. The swell height is only 3.3ft, but the period is 19 seconds and the combined energy is a massive 1199 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is cross-off from the W at 19 mph, keeping it clean. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell that will wrap in beautifully. That afternoon is the one to circle on your calendar.
After that, Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th get a bit messy. The swell is still around 3.3ft to 4.6ft, but the wind swings cross-shore from the WSW at 16 mph, putting a chop on the face. The energy is still high (1032-1327), but the quality drops. The conditions are "poor" on Sunday. It might be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer in that chop.
The second week from Monday the 10th onward is a bit more of a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 2.3ft to 5.2ft, mostly from the SSE with a short period (10 seconds). The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but the energy is moderate (435-760). The 12th of August morning shows a 5.2ft SSE swell, but again, short period. It’s surfable, but not the quality of the first week. The real magic is in those first few days of August.
Catch you in the lineup.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
222 | 256 | 403 | 260 | 252 | 381 | 330 | 196 | 323 | 516 | 371 | 318 | 309 | 129 | 110 | 106 | 186 | 203 | 619 | 604 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:46AM0.60m | 1:39PM0.91m | 1:22AM0.66m | 2:03PM0.94m | 1:55AM0.71m | 2:26PM0.96m | 2:29AM0.75m | 2:48PM0.96m | 3:02AM0.78m | 3:09PM0.93m | 3:37AM0.79m | 3:30PM0.89m | 4:15AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.32m | 6:42AM0.12m | 7:57PM0.28m | 7:15AM0.11m | 8:19PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.12m | 8:41PM0.21m | 8:17AM0.15m | 9:05PM0.17m | 8:48AM0.19m | 9:29PM0.15m | 9:20AM0.24m | 9:54PM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 31 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 |
233 | 261 | 199 | 186 | 213 | 188 | 122 | 196 | 182 | 178 | 116 | 154 | 659 | 612 | 345 | 276 | 314 | 216 | 184 | 604 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SE 10 | WNW 8 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | NW 10 |
222 | 256 | 246 | 246 | 143 | 114 | 188 | 106 | 165 | 516 | 371 | 318 | 309 | 129 | 82 | 82 | 129 | 160 | 619 | 211 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SW 18 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
217 | 236 | 403 | 260 | 252 | 381 | 330 | 149 | 323 | 98 | 148 | 151 | 148 | 117 | 110 | 106 | 186 | 203 | 131 | 105 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 142 | 164 | 318 | 493 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2647 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 403 | 678 | 259 | 678 | 0 | 0 | 664 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 24 |
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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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