
Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM. 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+) | 5PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s get straight to it – the next week and a half is a total dud for surf. We’re stuck in a flat, windy rut, and it ain’t gonna be pretty until the very end of the forecast.
Right now and for most of the next ten days, the only break we’ve got is Indicas. It’s an advanced reef break that doesn’t break often. The swell is tiny – around 2ft to 2ft from the ESE or E, with a short period of 7–8 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the combined swell energy is weak, mostly below 100 (like 78–91). It’s poor surf, day after day, with little wind ripples and chop. Water temp is about average for this time of year. Honestly, don’t bother.
There’s a big gap here with nothing to recommend. The second half of September stays flat and messy. Even into the last week of September, the swell stays under 3ft with short periods and mostly cross-onshore breezes. The only slight glimmer comes on the morning of Sunday, September 28th, when we see 5ft from the NE at 11 seconds, but it’s onshore and the conditions are tagged as marginal. Combined energy gets into the moderate range (680), but the wind kills it. Still not worth paddling out.
But then, things flip hard. Come Saturday, September 26th (that’s over a week away, so keep that in mind), we finally get a real pulse. Indicas lights up with solid 6ft of NNE swell at 11 seconds – a proper groundswell with long-period energy. Combined energy jumps to a strong 780, so there’s some real power behind it. And best of all, we’ve got gentle offshore WNW winds cleaning it right up. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The reef will love that long-period swell, but the advanced rating means it’s for experienced surfers only. Expect powerful, well-shaped waves and long lulls between sets. It’s inconsistent here, so grab it while you can.
Sunday, September 27th picks up even more size – 7ft from the NE at 12 seconds, combined energy at 1308 (very strong). But the wind swings cross-shore from the NNE, and conditions look questionable, possibly tricky with tide. That one’s for experts only. The Monday after drops back to 5ft, but onshore easterlies spoil it.
So here’s the plan: sit tight through the next week and a half of flat, ordinary conditions. The only real window to get excited about is that Saturday–Sunday, September 26th–27th at Indicas, with Saturday morning offering the cleanest, best waves of the entire 16 days. It’s a long way out, but it’s got real promise.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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75 | 75 | 78 | 33 | 52 | 57 | 72 | 114 | 102 | 119 | 131 | 103 | 65 | 101 | 75 | 51 | 53 | 42 | 73 | 54 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:54PM0.85m | 4:09AM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:05AM0.25m | 10:28PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
75 | 75 | 78 | 33 | 52 | 57 | 72 | 114 | 102 | 119 | 131 | 103 | 56 | 55 | 40 | 51 | 53 | 42 | 73 | 54 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 12 | NE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 |
3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 65 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | N 8 | SE 9 | E 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | — | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
— | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 14 | — | 5 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 32 | 3 | 11 | 30 | 29 | 39 | — | 101 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 0 | 979 | 785 | 785 | 829 | 937 | 1031 | 118 | 118 | 118 | 826 | 118 | 1035 | 965 | 925 | 911 | 911 | 925 | 1273 | 1031 |
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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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