Ninja's Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.37° N 73.62° E

Ninja's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ninja's sea temperature is
29.1°C
0.5° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,109 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break this down.

First up, we’re looking at a stretch that starts slow. The first few days from Sunday the 23rd through Tuesday the 25th are pretty much a write-off—poor surf conditions, cross-shore breezes, and weak little waves that aren’t worth getting wet for. We’re talking 2ft to 3ft of messy, short-period swell, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The combined energy is weak (303 to 277), and the wind just messes with what little shape there is.

Things start to change a bit by Wednesday the 26th. The swell picks up some period (16 seconds) and the energy jumps to moderate (548), but it’s still marginal. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. We see that pattern hold through Thursday and Friday, with bigger swell (5ft on Thursday morning) but still not the right wind. The energy is getting stronger (1191 on Thursday morning), but the surf quality just isn’t there yet.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 29th afternoon brings a clean cross-offshore wind and a solid 3ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it’s going to be better at a reef setup like Ninja's (a reef break). The energy is almost at 1000 (989) – moderate but solid. The water temperature here is 84°, which is about average for this time of year (0.5° anomaly), so no surprises there.

Sunday the 30th is the standout in the first week. Morning shows 4ft from the SW, 18-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and energy at 1571 (moderate to strong). By the afternoon, it builds to 6ft with a 19-second period and energy at 2092 (strong). This is the best on offer for the whole outlook: good-sized, long-period groundswell with clean conditions. Crowds are possible at Ninja's, so keep that in mind. It’s a beginner-friendly reef, but 6ft might push it for total beginners—more of a fun intermediate zone.

Monday the 31st holds similar size (5–6ft) with clean cross-off winds in the afternoon, energy stays strong (2591–2684). But the wind is a bit stronger (12 mph), so it’s not as glassy.

Into the first week of September, the surf quality drops back. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd have moderate cross-shore winds and smaller swell (4–5ft), with energy dropping. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th turn choppy with cross-onshore wind and poor conditions. Not worth it.

But then, hold onto your board. Saturday the 5th afternoon turns glassy. Winds go calm, and we get 5ft from the SSE, 10-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is moderate (428). Sunday the 6th afternoon also goes glassy with 5ft from the SSE. Monday the 7th is glassy all day with 4ft from the SSE, 10–11 second period. The energy is moderate (350–399). This is the second standout stretch: small but clean, glassy waves. Not big, but perfect for a longboard or a fun session. The 4–5ft is manageable for most surfers, and the glassy conditions make it worth the paddle.

Overall, the best days are Sunday the 30th of August (big, clean, long-period groundswell) and the glassy stretch from Saturday the 5th to Monday the 7th of September (small but clean and fun). For the rest, it’s mostly marginal or poor. Don’t bother with the first week unless you’re desperate.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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772
559
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:37AM0.66m
10:04PM0.43m
12:04PM0.74m
11:30PM0.50m
12:28PM0.81m
00:10AM0.58m
12:49PM0.87m
00:42AM0.67m
1:10PM0.92m
1:12AM0.75m
1:31PM0.94m
1:42AM0.82m
1:51PM0.95m
2:12AM0.87m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.42m
4:20AM0.29m
7:00PM0.38m
5:20AM0.24m
7:00PM0.33m
5:59AM0.19m
7:10PM0.28m
6:32AM0.16m
7:25PM0.22m
7:03AM0.15m
7:43PM0.17m
7:34AM0.15m
8:03PM0.12m
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Feels °C
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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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