Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve taken a good look at the charts for the coming 16 days, and I’ve got to be straight with you: it’s a rough stretch for Indicas (Tenerife). This is a reef setup that’s exposed to the swell, but it just doesn’t line up right for most of the period. The water is sitting at 87°F with a temperature anomaly of 3°F—a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is notable but not extreme.
The first recommendation doesn’t show up until Monday, August 31st, but even then it’s a write-off. The combined swell energy is weak at 131, with a 3 ft swell from the ESE at just 8 seconds. That’s short-period, weak energy, and the wind is a light cross-onshore. It’s just poor surf conditions. The whole first week is a dud. From the 31st right through to Sunday, September 6th, the swell stays tiny—under 3 ft—and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The energy stays low, ranging from 33 up to 499, but it’s all poor. There’s a brief moment of glassy conditions on Sunday morning, September 6th, but the swell is a pathetic 2 ft—barely a ripple.
The pattern doesn’t improve much in the second week either. Around Tuesday, September 8th, we start to see some cleaner conditions pop up with a light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still only 2 ft, and the energy is moderate at 139. The wave comment is “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s as good as it gets. It’s consistent for Indicas in that it’s inconsistent—this spot rarely breaks well, and this run is no exception.
The standout—if you can call it that—is Wednesday, September 9th afternoon. The wind turns offshore from the west at 9 mph, bringing clean conditions. The swell is 2 ft from the ESE, but here’s the catch: the optimum swell direction for Indicas is from the NE, so this ESE swell is off-angle and weak. Still, it’s the cleanest the lineup will be all period. The combined energy is 155, moderate. The water temp is still a touch warmer than normal.
After that, the wind picks up hard. By Thursday, September 10th, we’re seeing fresh offshore winds up to 19 mph, but the swell is dropping to 2 ft, and the energy is weak. It’s clean but too small to ride. The rest of the forecast is more of the same: tiny swell, moderate to fresh offshore or cross-offshore winds, but nothing that breaks with any real shape or power. The period never gets above 11 seconds, and the energy never pushes past 185.
Honestly, for Indicas, this is a blank run. There’s no day where the swell, wind, and break quality line up. If you’ve got a kite, the strong offshore winds later in the second week might be worth a look, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
99 | 486 | 496 | 363 | 343 | 260 | 243 | 222 | 157 | 96 | 87 | 67 | 42 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:44PM0.84m | 11:21AM0.99m | 11:30PM0.79m | 12:13PM0.99m | 00:21AM0.74m | 1:11PM1.00m | 1:20AM0.71m | 2:14PM1.00m | 2:25AM0.69m | 3:21PM1.01m | 3:35AM0.70m | 4:26PM1.03m | 4:43AM0.74m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM0.10m | 5:42PM0.19m | 5:36AM0.10m | 6:41PM0.21m | 6:26AM0.10m | 7:45PM0.22m | 7:24AM0.11m | 8:52PM0.22m | 8:29AM0.11m | 9:58PM0.21m | 9:36AM0.10m | 10:59PM0.19m | |||||||
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
7:29 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
99 | 486 | 496 | 363 | 343 | 260 | — | — | 157 | — | 87 | 67 | 42 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
18 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — |
18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 243 | 222 | — | 96 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 118 | 118 | 337 | 745 | 118 | 468 | 118 | 468 | 436 | 546 | 1481 | 911 | 957 | 1551 | 826 | 139 | 4 | 979 |
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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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