Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with 129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 (Sep 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM. 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for our stretch of coast.
Honestly, mate, it's a bit of a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, quiet run with barely a whisper of decent surf for the next 16 days. The first real sign of life doesn't show up until the morning of September 15th, and even then, it's nothing to write home about.
For the first week and a half, from September 5th right through to the 14th, it's a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the conditions are just plain poor. The best we see in that period is a bit of clean, glassy water on the morning of the 8th, but with only 2 ft of swell and a combined energy of just 70, you'd be floating on a lake. The water temperature is sitting at 86°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's not much comfort when there's no waves.
Now, the one small window of opportunity is on Tuesday, September 15th. The morning session at Indicas (a reef break for the advanced crew) looks like it could be the single standout. We've got a glassy start with the wind going nearly flat on the NNE at just 3 mph. The swell is still tiny, only 3 ft from the NNE, but the combined energy nudges up to 123 (moderate), and the period is a short 8 seconds. The forecast says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is basically the best we're going to get. This is an inconsistent spot that rarely fires, so seeing any ripple here is a minor miracle. Just know that crowds are possible on a day like this.
After that tiny blip, it's back to the doldrums. The rest of the week and into the weekend of the 20th, the wind picks up from the east and east-northeast, getting up to 12 mph, which is a strong onshore or cross-shore breeze. The swell tries to push up a bit on the 20th, with a 3 ft NNE swell and a combined energy of 206 (moderate), but the wind is just too strong, making it choppy and blown out. That's kitesurfing territory, not paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: if you're desperate, you've got one morning on the 15th. Otherwise, I'd sit this one out. The forecasts can change, but for now, it's a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 11 | 19 | 65 | 62 | 54 | 49 | 33 | 39 | 40 | 54 | 59 | 113 | 123 | 87 | 95 | 79 | 68 | 62 | 62 | 67 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:21PM1.01m | 3:35AM0.70m | 4:26PM1.03m | 4:43AM0.74m | 5:26PM1.05m | 5:45AM0.80m | 6:22PM1.06m | 6:42AM0.87m | 7:13PM1.06m | 7:34AM0.94m | 8:00PM1.03m | 8:23AM0.99m | 8:45PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:58PM0.21m | 9:36AM0.10m | 10:59PM0.19m | 10:42AM0.08m | 11:54PM0.16m | 11:44AM0.07m | 00:43AM0.12m | 12:43PM0.06m | 1:28AM0.10m | 1:38PM0.06m | 2:11AM0.08m | 2:31PM0.07m | 2:52AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 19 | 65 | 62 | 54 | 49 | 33 | 39 | 40 | 54 | 59 | 113 | 123 | 77 | 95 | 56 | 68 | 62 | 62 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 59 | 54 | 25 | 75 | 79 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 6 | — | NE 8 | N 6 | NE 7 | SSW 3 | N 6 | — | — | NE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | NNE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 9 | — | — | 35 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 12 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1347 | 878 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 131 | 1 | 1732 | 436 | 785 | 785 | 468 | 118 | 118 | 24 | 24 | 131 | 713 |
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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).
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