
Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for Indicas. I’ve got to be straight with you—this forecast is a real test of patience. We’ve got a long, flat spell to sit through before anything even sniffs at rideable.
Looking at the whole 16 days, the opening stretch is a bust. From now until late September, it’s mostly tiny, weak swell with poor wind, all scoring a flat zero. The combined swell energy is weak, staying well under 100 for days—just 1ft to 3ft of messy, short-period (8 seconds or less) slop. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, often choppy. This is not a time to be paddling out. For kite surfing though, that breezy, bumpy stuff might look fun.
The water temp right now is 86°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit when the waves finally show.
Now, if you can hold out, the action finally turns the corner around Wednesday, September 23. The morning still looks marginal with a 5ft swell from the NNE, but the combined energy jumps to a moderate 396, and we start seeing *clean* conditions with cross-offshore wind. By the afternoon, that same 5ft swell from the NE cleans up nicely with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s still only moderate energy (374), but it’s the first real hint of something surfable.
The true standout window hits Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25. This is the one to circle on the calendar. On Thursday, we’ve got a 6ft to 6ft swell from the NE with that deep, clean offshore wind from the west. The swell energy is strong (579-592) for a solid, powerful reef wave. It’s still a short period (9 seconds) so it won’t have that long grinding groundswell feel, but the combination of size and clean offshore conditions is hard to beat here.
Then Friday—this is the real kicker. The swell pushes up to 7ft from the NE with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to a very strong 1626. It’s still clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is going to be a serious, expert-only day—too big for beginners, and even experienced surfers will need to be on their game. That’s the standout session of the whole run.
Unfortunately, after that peak, Saturday and Sunday (September 26-27) drop back to smaller 4ft to 5ft swell, with energy dropping back into the moderate range (301-362). Sunday morning does offer a moment of pure glassy conditions with no wind at all—a little 4ft NE groundswell at 10 seconds. That’s a rare and beautiful thing for Indicas, but it’s a brief window before the wind picks back up.
If you can wait, the *best* on offer are Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th. Keep in mind, this spot is an advanced-only, inconsistent reef break, and it can get crowded *sometimes*, so expect company on those good days. The swell direction from the NE is a solid match for what this place likes.
It’s a painful wait, but when it turns, it turns hard. Keep your eyes on that Thursday-Friday window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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121 | 106 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 57 | 33 | 52 | 40 | 125 | 121 | 127 | 122 | 105 | 86 | 86 | 67 | 42 | 40 | 41 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:55AM1.02m | 10:11PM0.85m | 10:41AM1.00m | 10:54PM0.78m | 11:27AM0.97m | 11:38PM0.71m | 12:15PM0.92m | 00:24AM0.66m | 1:06PM0.88m | 1:14AM0.62m | 2:01PM0.85m | 2:11AM0.60m | 2:59PM0.84m | 3:11AM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.12m | 4:11AM0.10m | 5:02PM0.16m | 4:52AM0.13m | 5:53PM0.21m | 5:34AM0.16m | 6:47PM0.25m | 6:21AM0.19m | 7:43PM0.28m | 7:11AM0.22m | 8:41PM0.30m | 8:07AM0.24m | 9:38PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
121 | 106 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 57 | 33 | 52 | 40 | 125 | 121 | 127 | 122 | 105 | 86 | 86 | 67 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 12 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 14 | 42 | 28 | 28 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 15 | N 8 | SE 9 | E 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | 7 | 13 | 20 | 34 | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 377 | 144 | 1 | 603 | 785 | 785 | 785 | 1340 | 1031 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 1335 | 124 | 925 |
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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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