Ninja's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking.

Right from the jump, it’s a grim outlook for the next couple of weeks. There’s really no solid surf to get stoked on. We get some pulses of SW groundswell with very long periods, up to 19 seconds, hitting around 4ft on Wednesday and Thursday, but the wind is cross-off or cross, and the wave comment keeps saying "marginal" or "poor". The combined energy jumps to a strong 1089 on Wednesday morning, so there’s plenty of power, but it’s just not coming together for a good session at Ninja's.

The only break we’ve got in the whole 16-day window is Ninja's, a reef break that’s exposed to the south. It’s a beginner-friendly wave that breaks fairly consistently. Expect crowds often, so you’ll have company.

The pick of a weak bunch is Wednesday, August 5th. The morning shows a 3ft SSW swell with a real long 19-second period, combined energy at 1089 (strong), and cross-off wind from the west at 12 mph. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s clean, but still called marginal. The afternoon is similar: 4ft SSW at 18 seconds with 996 energy. If you’re gonna go, that Wednesday morning is the only real chance. But keep expectations low.

From Thursday onward through the second week, it’s mostly cross-shore wind, choppy conditions, and poor to marginal surf. Quality takes a big hit from Saturday the 8th, with several days of zero-rated surf and weak, short-period waves. We don’t see anything decent again until Friday the 14th, with a tiny 2ft SW groundswell, still only marginal. By Saturday the 15th, the wind goes light and cross-shore, but the swell is under 4ft and lifeless.

Honestly, it’s a dry spell. Ninja's is a consistent spot, but the forecasts just aren’t delivering. These quiet runs don’t last forever, so don’t lose hope.

Rusty.

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