Indicas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.

Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – this 16-day stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a real dry spell for most of it. The first solid recommendation doesn’t come until the 9th of September, and even then, it’s not exactly firing. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions right through the first week and into the second. It’s a proper lull.

The only spot on the radar is Indicas (reef) . It’s an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent, so it’s not your everyday option. Water temp is sitting at 86°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off. From Wednesday afternoon the 9th through to the 21st of September, the waves are tiny – mostly 2 ft to 3 ft – with a short period swell around 8 seconds or less. That’s weak, gutless stuff. The wind is mainly onshore or cross-onshore from the E or ESE, blowing at 9 to 16 mph, which is making everything messy and choppy. The combined wave energy is pitiful, mostly under 150 (moderate), so you’re not getting any punch. The score is a flat zero across the board. Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing breeze than a paddle-surfing swell for this setup.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope right at the tail end. On Monday the 21st of September, we finally see a pulse. The swell jumps up to 5 ft to 5 ft, coming from the NNE with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell. The combined energy spikes hard to 437 (strong energy) – that’s a real jump. The wind is still onshore from the ESE at 16 mph, which isn’t ideal, but it’s a clean onshore. The catch is the swell direction is NNE, and Indicas really wants NE swell for its best shape. Still, the size is there, and the energy is legit.

The days after that, the 22nd to the 24th, keep some size. The swell drops to 3 ft to 4 ft from the NE and N, with period around 9 to 10 seconds, and energy staying in the 250 to 370 range (moderate to strong). But the wind stays cross-onshore from the ESE or SE, so it’s never going to be glassy.

The best on offer is Monday the 21st of September. It’s the only day where the size and energy really stand out. The 5 ft swell from the NNE with 10-second period and strong energy (494) is the biggest we’ll see. It’s on the big side for beginners, but for the advanced crew, it’s a goer. Just don’t expect perfection – the wind is a factor. For a break that’s inconsistent, this is a rare chance to get a wave. The rest of the window, you’re better off staying home.

Rusty.

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