Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(California – Santa Cruz, USA)
| Name: | Indicators |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Indicators in Santa Cruz is a sheltered point break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east northeast with some shelter here from northwest winds. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the west northwest. Often Crowded. Overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous.
Overall Indicators Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Indicators surf quality by season and Indicators surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to California - Santa Cruz surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Indicators
Visitor Reviews of Indicators |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Indicators:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Steamer Lane-Middle Peak | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Steamer Lane-The Point | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Steamer Lane-The Slot | 0 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cowells Cove | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Mitchell's Cove | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Indicators: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Monterey Buoy | 24 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Half Moon Bay Buoy | 55 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | San Francisco Buoy | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Cape San Martin Buoy | 84 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Bodega Bay Buoy | 113 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Indicators: |
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| Closest tide station | Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California (sub) | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Santa Cruz, California | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Elkhorn Slough railroad bridge, Monterery Bay, Cali | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Elkhorn Yacht Club, Elkhorn Slough, California | 16 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Indicators: |
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| Closest ski area | Badger Pass Ski Area (United States) | 139 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Dodge Ridge (United States) | 142 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Bear Valley (United States) | 152 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra Summit Mountain Resort (United States) | 159 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Kirkwood (United States) | 161 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Indicators: |
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| Closest city location | Santa Cruz (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Twin Lakes (United States) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Live Oak (United States) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Opal Cliffs (United States) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Capitola (United States) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Indicators is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in USA, 46 km (29 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Indicators is Moffett Federal Afld (Mountain View) Airport (NUQ), also in USA, 51 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in USA, 80 km (50 miles) away.
- Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) in USA is 87 km (54 miles) away.
- Modesto City Co Harry Sham Airport (MOD), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Indicators and is 121 km (75 miles) away.
