Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (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 8AM. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here.
Lookin’ at what we’ve got for Indicas, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—it’s a tough run. This reef setup, it’s for experienced surfers only, and most of this 16-day forecast is just no good. There’s a big gap of nothing rideable up front, so buckle in.
Thursday the 13th starts with tiny 2ft ESE swell, period of 7 seconds, and energy at just 39—barely a bump. Winds are messy. Friday the 14th is the same story. Saturday the 15th creeps to 4ft from the SE, period 8 seconds, but moderate cross-onshore winds kill it, even with energy up to 154. Still rubbish.
Sunday the 16th morning finally goes glassy, swell at 3ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, energy 110. It’s surfable but weak and ordinary. Monday the 17th afternoon glass again, energy rises to 145, but you’re still looking at small, unexciting waves.
The one bright spot? Tuesday the 18th morning. Swell hits 4ft from the ESE, period jumps to 11 seconds—a proper groundswell—and combined energy sits at 351. Winds go glassy from the WNW. Water temp is about 86°F, about normal for this time. This is the only window where it all comes together. Indicas is inconsistent and only for advanced surfers, but with that long period and clean conditions, it could throw a few good ones. Crowds sometimes roll through, so you might have company.
After Tuesday, it’s back to poor. Afternoon turns cross-onshore, and from Wednesday the 19th right through the end of the month it’s a mess: small chop, short period, onshore or cross-onshore winds. Late August sees swell around 4–5ft, but with periods of 8–10 seconds and onshore winds, it’s choppy and no good.
So, truth is, there’s one day worth paddling out: Tuesday the 18th morning at Indicas. The rest? Save your energy. Not much to get stoked about this stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 43 | 93 | 133 | 126 | 126 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 94 | 96 | 169 | 340 | 302 | 218 | 154 | 124 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:42AM0.91m | 9:11PM1.10m | 9:34AM0.95m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43PM0.02m | 3:29AM0.07m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 43 | 24 | 133 | 126 | 126 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 94 | 96 | 116 | 340 | 302 | 218 | 154 | 124 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 21 | 169 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | SE 2 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1784 | 1350 | 925 | 1348 | 1907 | 878 | 1154 | 1031 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 362 | 24 | 824 | 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).
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