
Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 877 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SSW 20 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 16 | SE 10 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
206 | 183 | 194 | 224 | 367 | 378 | 451 | 515 | 406 | 384 | 335 | 255 | 280 | 246 | 296 | 403 | 309 | 252 | 381 | 188 | 507 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:11AM0.65m | 11:29AM0.70m | 9:32PM0.47m | 12:13PM0.75m | 11:13PM0.49m | 12:45PM0.81m | 00:06AM0.54m | 1:14PM0.87m | 00:46AM0.60m | 1:39PM0.91m | 1:22AM0.66m | 2:03PM0.94m | 1:55AM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM0.26m | 7:08PM0.46m | 4:24AM0.23m | 7:05PM0.41m | 5:23AM0.19m | 7:19PM0.36m | 6:06AM0.15m | 7:37PM0.32m | 6:42AM0.12m | 7:57PM0.28m | 7:15AM0.11m | 8:19PM0.24m | |||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
206 | 158 | 194 | 186 | 367 | 362 | 451 | 515 | 406 | 384 | 335 | 255 | 255 | 246 | 296 | 315 | 309 | 208 | 181 | 188 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
183 | 183 | 98 | 224 | 200 | 271 | 260 | 292 | 261 | 236 | 217 | 212 | 203 | 275 | 192 | 138 | 116 | 86 | 381 | 60 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 10 | SW 13 | NW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 8 | S 12 | SSW 20 |
19 | 47 | 136 | 153 | 167 | 378 | 249 | 303 | 217 | 152 | 113 | 98 | 280 | 217 | 183 | 403 | 260 | 252 | 62 | 129 | 507 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 246 | 10 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1825 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 259 | 953 |
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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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