Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of quiet, messy conditions with no real standout sessions on the horizon for Indicas.
Right from the get-go on Tuesday, August 25th, we’re dealing with small, weak swell. That ESE swell is only about 2 ft, and the combined energy is sitting at just 71 (weak). Wind is cross-on from the SE, and the report says it’s "poor surf conditions" straight away. Water temp is 87°, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Wednesday through to Monday, August 31st, it’s more of the same. Swell stays small, mostly 2 ft to 3 ft, with short periods between 7 and 10 seconds. Wind stays onshore or cross-onshore from the ESE or E, mostly moderate breezes. The combined energy climbs a little by Thursday afternoon (133) and Friday (160), but the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions" every time. The swell is too small and wind-ruffled to bother.
We hit September 1st and 2nd, and something changes—the swell period jumps to 13–14 seconds from the E, and combined energy hits 204 to 217 (moderate). That’s a longer-period groundswell, which could mean more shape, but the wind is still onshore from the ESE at 12–16 mph, and it’s labelled "poor surf conditions." The wave heights are only 2 ft to 2 ft, so it’s not really offering anything rideable.
Thursday, September 3rd, there’s a hint of a chance with a 3 ft, 10-second E swell and light E wind on the morning, but it’s still "marginal" at best. The afternoon turns cross-on again.
Finally, on Friday, September 4th, we get the closest thing to a highlight. Morning brings glassy conditions with a light E wind, 3 ft E swell at 10 seconds, combined energy 160 (moderate). The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not great, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. Saturday, September 5th, also has a glassy morning with a small 2 ft E swell, but energy drops to 78 (weak).
After that, from Sunday, September 6th, through the end of the forecast on Wednesday, September 9th, it’s back to tiny, weak swells (2 ft–2 ft, 8-second period), with cross-onshore or onshore winds, and combined energy in the 40s and 50s. Poor conditions all the way.
Indicas is an exposed reef break, which is normally a good thing for picking up swell, but this whole stretch is a write-off. For the whole 16-day window, there is nothing that stands out as a decent surf. With the combination of small swell, mostly onshore wind, and consistently poor ratings, it’s just not worth paddling out. Keep an eye on forecasts—it can’t stay flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 29°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 64 | 55 | 61 | 80 | 47 | 46 | 98 | 103 | 115 | 92 | 112 | 104 | 79 | 81 | 75 | 89 | 114 | 117 | 94 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:52PM0.94m | 7:02AM0.73m | 7:31PM0.96m | 7:44AM0.79m | 8:08PM0.97m | 8:26AM0.85m | 8:45PM0.96m | 9:07AM0.90m | 9:23PM0.93m | 9:49AM0.94m | 10:02PM0.89m | 10:33AM0.97m | 10:44PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.18m | 1:15AM0.23m | 12:56PM0.16m | 1:51AM0.20m | 1:41PM0.15m | 2:25AM0.18m | 2:26PM0.15m | 2:59AM0.15m | 3:11PM0.15m | 3:34AM0.13m | 3:58PM0.16m | 4:11AM0.11m | 4:48PM0.17m | 4:51AM0.10m | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 12 | ESE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
64 | 64 | 55 | 5 | 80 | 47 | 46 | 98 | 103 | 39 | 92 | 33 | 31 | 79 | 17 | 16 | 89 | 9 | 9 | 94 | 91 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 9 | NE 12 | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | — | E 17 | ENE 9 | ESE 16 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 30 | 44 | 3 | 37 | — | — | 30 | — | — | 16 | — | 6 | 8 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | N 6 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 9 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 17 | E 17 | ENE 9 |
2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 23 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 61 | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 115 | — | 112 | 104 | — | 81 | 75 | — | 114 | 117 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 546 | 1342 | 546 | 546 | 1556 | 546 | 1056 | 1340 | 377 | 468 | 899 | 546 | 1018 | 144 | 899 | 907 | 911 | 899 | 1479 | 142 | 899 |
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Information about the Indicas Surf forecast
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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