Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, ESE swell with 281 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicas this week:
The surf forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, gather 'round. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Indicas. It's a pretty bleak picture for the next couple of weeks, so I'm going to give it to you straight.
The forecast for this spot is a long, drawn-out stretch of nothing special. We're looking at a solid 11-day gap from now until Monday, 17th August, where the conditions are just not worth the paddle. The onshore and cross-onshore winds are almost constant, wrecking any chance of a clean face.
That first glimmer of hope comes on Monday, 17th August. The wind goes offshore in the morning, a light breeze from the WSW, and by the afternoon it's dead glassy (WNW, 3 mph). The swell is small, at about 3 ft out of the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy will be moderate (158), but it's nothing to get excited about. The water temp is a warm 86°, which is bang on average for this time of year. This is a "surfable but ordinary" window, nothing more. The offshore wind is the only thing making it possible.
Tuesday, 18th August, is the closest thing to a standout in this whole run. The morning starts with a clean 9 mph offshore breeze from the west, and the swell holds at 3 ft from the ESE. The period bumps up to 10 seconds, which is a bit better, and the energy is moderate (186). The glassy conditions on Monday afternoon were decent, but Tuesday morning is the most consistent with the cleanest lines. If you're itching for a paddle, that's your window.
After that, it's back to the same old story. The swell drops off, the winds get messy, and by the 22nd of August we're back to choppy, cross-onshore junk. From the 25th of August, the swell actually starts to build, pushing 6 ft with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong 494. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore onshore breeze, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. That's more of a kite-surfing session than a paddle-surfing one.
The long and short of it: there's nothing to get excited about. The reef is inconsistent at the best of times, and with this forecast, it's a tough call. The best bet is Tuesday morning, 18th August, for a small, cleanish wave. For the rest of it, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 109 | 126 | 123 | 123 | 93 | 93 | 98 | 105 | 134 | 281 | 183 | 179 | 119 | 82 | 82 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:58PM1.04m | 10:25AM0.97m | 10:44PM0.96m | 11:15AM0.97m | 11:29PM0.87m | 12:06PM0.96m | 00:14AM0.78m | 12:57PM0.93m | 1:00AM0.71m | 1:50PM0.90m | 1:50AM0.65m | 2:45PM0.87m | 2:44AM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.06m | 4:13AM0.07m | 4:33PM0.10m | 4:55AM0.08m | 5:27PM0.16m | 5:38AM0.11m | 6:23PM0.21m | 6:21AM0.14m | 7:20PM0.25m | 7:06AM0.17m | 8:18PM0.29m | 7:54AM0.19m | 9:18PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | NE 12 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 49 | 24 | 126 | 123 | 123 | 93 | 93 | 98 | 105 | 134 | 281 | 183 | 179 | 119 | 82 | 82 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 12 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | N 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 3 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | NNE 10 | NW 4 | — | NE 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 15 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 2 | SSE 3 | — | SE 2 |
| kJ | — | 109 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1886 | 878 | 24 | 1886 | 826 | 546 | 546 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 1 | 1 | 979 |
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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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