Surf Forecasts:
Ninja's surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,466 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 18s 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ninja's over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, grab ya coffee, let’s see what’s on the menu for Ninja's. We’ve got a solid run coming, but it takes a minute to get going, so don’t race down there this second.
The start of this period is all about a big, long-period groundswell from the SSW. On Tuesday the 18th of August, we’re looking at a chunky 6 ft to 7 ft swell with a very long 18 second period—that’s proper energy, clocking in at around 2370 to 2499 on the energy scale. That’s a lot of grunt. The catch? At over 5 ft, this is already beyond beginner territory, and at nearly 7 ft, it’s really for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and cross-off from the west, so the surf will be clean. The water is a warm 85 °, sitting about normal for the time of year.
Wednesday the 19th drops off a touch to 5 ft in the morning and 4 ft in the afternoon, still with that long period, but the wind switches to a cross-shore breeze in the morning, introducing a little chop. Not the standout, but still surfable for the experienced crew. By Thursday the 20th, the swell fades to under 3 ft, and we enter a long, flat-ish spell. From Thursday through to Tuesday the 25th, it’s a mix of weak, short-period swell and cross-shore winds—most days are rated marginal or poor. The energy drops well below 500 at times, so don’t expect much. The water’s still warm, but the surf is quiet.
We get a little bump mid-week on Wednesday the 26th with a 3 ft SSW groundswell, period 16 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore again, and the energy is still moderate at 581. It’s not great, and the days after are similar—small and unremarkable.
Now, the real standout arrives at the very end of the period. Starting Saturday the 29th of August, a new SSW groundswell fills in, and it’s a beauty. Saturday morning we see 4 ft at 16 seconds, with light cross-off wind and a clean surface. Energy jumps to 1242. That’s the start of a consistent run. Sunday the 30th keeps it going with 5 ft to 5 ft, light offshore from the WNW, and the energy stays high. Then Monday the 31st pumps up to 6 ft with an 18-second period from the south—energy reading 2290, that’s strong. The wind stays cross-off and light. This is the best on offer: big, clean, powerful waves for the experts. It rolls into Tuesday the 1st of September with 6 ft, still clean. Wednesday the 2nd is a touch smaller at 5 ft, but still with clean conditions.
The crowd factor at Ninja's? It can get busy, so expect company on those good days, especially with the quality on offer. Given the size, this is strictly for the experienced crew.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 14 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2242 | 2411 | 2040 | 1108 | 757 | 592 | 393 | 318 | 529 | 236 | 245 | 255 | 261 | 235 | 193 | 146 | 146 | 140 | 134 | 126 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
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 | |||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
2242 | 2411 | 2040 | 1108 | 750 | 592 | 140 | 169 | 529 | 94 | 245 | 255 | 240 | 235 | 193 | 146 | 146 | 140 | 134 | 126 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SE 9 | S 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | S 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
111 | 78 | 83 | 639 | 757 | 580 | 393 | 318 | 122 | 236 | 43 | 121 | 261 | 187 | 79 | 131 | 59 | 76 | 79 | 98 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 12 | NW 7 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 |
128 | 88 | 75 | 90 | 103 | 113 | 367 | 275 | 45 | 44 | 118 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 74 | 18 | 60 | 97 | 127 | 124 | 142 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 259 | 0 | 259 | 259 | 43 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 5 | 259 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 43 | 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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