
Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, gather round. Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s cooking at Indicas. Straight up, it’s a tough stretch ahead. This is an advanced reef break, and it’s inconsistent at the best of times, so don’t expect a steady diet of waves. The water temp is sitting at 86°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, the news isn’t great. There simply aren’t any good surf options on offer. The entire period is littered with “poor surf conditions” from start to finish. From the first record on Monday, 3rd August, right through to the last on Tuesday, 18th August, every single session is a miss. That’s a solid 16-day blank run. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this kind of run is more normal than you’d hope.
The first few days are a write-off. On Monday the 3rd, we’ve got a weak 4 ft SE swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and a moderate cross-shore wind from the SSE. The combined energy is a weak 134, and it’s just messy. Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same – cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. The swell is tiny and weak.
It gets a bit punchier around Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, with the swell picking up to 5 ft and 6 ft from the E, and the energy jumping into the moderate range (230 to 375). But the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, blowing at 15-19 mph, and it’s all just poor. For a reef break, an onshore wind is a killer, and the period is too short to offer any real shape. This setup would actually be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that little spike, the swell drops right back down. From Saturday the 8th onwards, we’re looking at tiny waves in the 2 ft to 3 ft range, with weak energy often below 100. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the break is lucky to see a wave that’s even worth paddling for. The best you could hope for is the very end of the run, around Monday the 18th, where the swell ticks up to 4 ft-4 ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds and energy around 215-241. The wind goes light, even glassy at times, which would clean it up, but with a consistent onshore angle and the break being so inconsistent, it’s still a long shot. It’s promising but less certain given how far out it is.
Overall, there’s nothing to get excited about. No standouts, no clean sessions, just a long, flat, and windy outlook. Keep the board in the car and wait for the next forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 |
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133 | 117 | 104 | 117 | 138 | 101 | 115 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 226 | 352 | 359 | 280 | 241 | 193 | 156 | 124 | 114 | 84 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:47AM0.89m | 11:51PM0.84m | 12:37PM0.92m | 00:38AM0.79m | 1:31PM0.95m | 1:31AM0.74m | 2:30PM0.98m | 2:32AM0.71m | 3:33PM1.01m | 3:38AM0.69m | 4:37PM1.06m | 4:46AM0.71m | 5:39PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM0.24m | 6:08AM0.13m | 6:52PM0.25m | 6:53AM0.12m | 7:54PM0.25m | 7:44AM0.10m | 9:01PM0.25m | 8:41AM0.09m | 10:08PM0.22m | 9:43AM0.07m | 11:12PM0.19m | 10:46AM0.04m | 00:12AM0.16m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 9 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | N 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 7 | NE 9 |
1 | 117 | 104 | — | 138 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 16 | — | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 11 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | SE 7 | NE 9 | ESE 10 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 2 | 12 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 |
133 | 3 | 1 | 117 | — | 101 | 115 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 226 | 352 | 359 | 280 | 241 | 193 | 156 | 124 | 114 | 84 | 70 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 546 | 337 | 979 | 377 | 24 | 377 | 546 | 492 | 979 | 561 | 1551 | 985 | 899 | 118 | 824 | 785 | 785 | 436 | 468 | 1365 | 468 |
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The above surf forecast table for Indicas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Indicas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Indicas 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 (Indicas) 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 Indicas 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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