
Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E 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 (Jul 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you how it's looking for the next couple of weeks.
First up, I gotta be straight with you – it's a rough stretch. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there's barely a ripple worth paddling for. The surf is small, the wind is messy, and the only break we've got on the radar is Indicas. It's a reef setup, so it needs a bit of love to come alive, and it's just not getting it.
We kick off on Friday, July 24th, but don't get excited. The swell is coming in from the East at 4 ft, but the period is a short, weak 8 seconds. The wind is a cross-onshore from the Southeast at 12 mph, and the combined energy is a pitiful 177 (weak). That's poor surf and it's choppy. This theme carries right through the weekend. Saturday the 25th sees the swell drop to 3 ft from the East, still with that short period, and the wind is still cross-onshore, making it a real struggle. The combined energy drops to 115 (weak). Sunday the 26th is a little cleaner as the wind swings to a cross-off, but the swell is down to 3 ft. It's clean, but there’s no push.
The whole first week is a grind. Swell heights bob around 2 ft to 4 ft, periods hang in that 7-8 second range, and the wind is never really your friend. Tuesday the 28th shows a tiny glimmer, with a 3 ft ESE swell and a combined energy of 120 (weak), but the wind flips cross-on again in the afternoon, ruining the chance. The only times we see a "surfable" call are a few afternoons like Sunday the 26th, Wednesday the 29th, and Friday the 31st, but it's always described as "very ordinary conditions." The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Moving into the second week, the pattern doesn't change. The first week of August is more of the same. On Saturday, August 1st, the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the ESE, with a combined energy of 163 (still weak), but the morning is blown out by a cross-off wind. The afternoon is cleaner with a light breeze, but again, it's just small, ordinary surf. Then from Sunday, August 2nd through to the end of the forecast on Saturday, August 8th, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore consistently from the East or ESE. The swell stays small, around 3 ft to 5 ft, but with a short period (7-8 seconds) and a combined energy that never breaks 205 (weak). The wind is a problem, making the surf choppy or just poor.
Right now, there are no standout days. The conditions are too inconsistent, the swell is too weak, and the wind is too often in the wrong spot. It’s a real bummer. For a spot like Indicas, which is an advanced reef break that's already inconsistent, this run of poor quality is a normal part of the deal. You just have to wait for a better swell and a clean window.
Because of the consistent poor-quality surf and the onshore winds, especially later in the period, Indicas looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer right now.
Keep your head up. Forecasts change, and it won't stay this flat forever.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
177 | 149 | 142 | 94 | 90 | 98 | 98 | 78 | 60 | 43 | 65 | 65 | 123 | 120 | 104 | 44 | 92 | 81 | 56 | 47 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:11PM0.90m | 5:09AM0.61m | 5:58PM0.92m | 5:58AM0.62m | 6:43PM0.94m | 6:45AM0.64m | 7:25PM0.96m | 7:30AM0.67m | 8:05PM0.98m | 8:13AM0.71m | 8:42PM0.99m | 8:55AM0.75m | 9:19PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12AM0.18m | 11:42PM0.29m | 11:00AM0.18m | 00:29AM0.27m | 11:47AM0.17m | 1:13AM0.26m | 12:33PM0.15m | 1:53AM0.24m | 1:18PM0.15m | 2:32AM0.22m | 2:02PM0.15m | 3:08AM0.20m | 2:46PM0.16m | 3:44AM0.19m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
177 | 149 | 142 | 94 | 90 | 98 | 98 | 78 | 60 | 43 | 65 | 65 | 123 | 120 | 104 | 40 | 92 | 81 | 56 | 47 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | SE 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | E 8 | SSW 4 | N 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 8 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 144 | 436 | 375 | 131 | 144 | 131 | 0 | 144 | 131 | 124 | 380 | 24 | 131 | 131 | 124 | 0 | 783 | 728 | 124 | 131 |
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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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