Ninja's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. The good news is there’s plenty of swell coming our way, but you’re gonna have to be patient. The first few days are a write-off—Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are pretty hopeless with weak, cross-shore junk and poor surf. Tuesday the 18th is where it all kicks off. That’s the standout window.

Tuesday the 18th is the real deal. We’ve got a solid pulse of SSW groundswell rolling in, pushing 6 ft to 7 ft. That’s a bit much for the groms, but for anyone with experience, this is gonna be firing. The period is a hefty 18 seconds—proper long-period groundswell—which means it’ll wrap in with real punch and shape up nicely on the reef at Ninja's. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the west at 9 mph, so conditions will be clean. Combined energy is up there at 2357 (Tuesday morning) and 2519 (afternoon)—that’s strong energy, no doubt. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit. Just a heads up, this spot can get crowded often, so get in early.

Wednesday the 19th keeps the quality going with 5 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, still a long 16-second period, and that clean, cross-off wind. Another excellent day, but the swell is easing slightly.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are still surfable but dropping off—3 ft to 4 ft, with cleaner conditions in the mornings. The energy drops from 986 down to 340 by Friday arvo, so it’s less exciting but still worth a paddle if you’re keen.

There’s then a bit of a lull over the weekend of the 23rd and into Monday the 24th—marginal stuff, mostly SSE windswell with short period, only about 3 ft to 3 ft and cross-shore winds. Not worth getting out of bed for.

Tuesday the 25th is a real weird one: tiny 1 ft swell but with a 20-second period. That’s so long it’s almost flat, but the energy reads 247. Not worth the drive unless you’re on a longboard and love a challenge.

Wednesday the 26th sees another SSW pulse—5 ft, 16 seconds, combined energy 1123—but the wind is cross-shore and a bit bumpy in the morning, cleaning up in the arvo. It’s marginal but could offer a few fun ones if you’re selective.

From Thursday the 27th through to Saturday the 29th, conditions get messy again—cross-shore, cross-on winds, with some storm risk. Swell hangs around 4 ft to 5 ft but the quality is sketchy. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st finally clean up again with that cross-off wind returning and 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell. The energy is modest (around 598), but conditions will be glassy. A nice way to close out the period.

Overall, Tuesday the 18th is the standout. If you’ve got the experience, that’s your session. Everything else is a waiting game or a pick-and-choose affair.

- Rusty

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