Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with 153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ll break it down. It’s a pretty bleak stretch, with hardly any surf worth talking about. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until the afternoon of Sunday, July 26th, and even then it’s just a whisper.
The whole pattern is weak, small, and hammered by cross-shore or onshore winds. The swell is tiny, mostly from the ESE or E, with short periods around 7 to 9 seconds – that’s all windswell, no real groundswell, so the waves will be lumpy, weak, and gutless. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly in the double digits, only occasionally hitting low triple digits like 132 or 153, but that’s still weak to moderate energy – nothing to get your heart pumping.
For Indicas, a reef break for advanced surfers, it’s a rough outlook. The first couple of weeks are a total washout: poor surf conditions, cross-onshore winds, and choppy, messy waves. The water temperature is 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – so at least you won’t need a wetsuit while you’re staring at flat, bumpy water.
The only real standout is a tiny window on the afternoon of Sunday, July 26th. The wind shifts light from the SW at 6 mph, going cross-offshore, and the conditions clean up. The swell is a measly 2 ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds, so the waves are surfable but very ordinary. It’s not a day to paddle out expecting anything special, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only time the ocean gives you a chance. The combined energy is only 90, so there’s barely any power behind it.
After that, the models show a few more isolated moments on Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th with similar tiny, clean conditions, but it’s still just marginal. The rest of the period through to August 4th is back to poor surf, with onshore winds and no real swell. There’s a big gap of almost ten days from July 28th to August 4th where there’s nothing worth paddling for.
If you’re a kite surfer, the beach setup here might offer more when the wind is stronger, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a tough run. The break is inconsistent, and it rarely breaks properly, so a blank run like this is more normal for the area. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 130 | 102 | 98 | 117 | 88 | 98 | 125 | 94 | 110 | 102 | 118 | 145 | 153 | 149 | 142 | 140 | 117 | 117 | 61 | 58 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 1:38PM0.92m | 1:40AM0.78m | 2:33PM0.91m | 2:30AM0.70m | 3:27PM0.90m | 3:23AM0.65m | 4:20PM0.90m | 4:16AM0.62m | 5:11PM0.90m | 5:09AM0.61m | 5:58PM0.92m | 5:58AM0.62m | 6:43PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.25m | 7:53AM0.14m | 8:53PM0.28m | 8:38AM0.16m | 9:53PM0.30m | 9:25AM0.18m | 10:50PM0.30m | 10:12AM0.18m | 11:42PM0.29m | 11:00AM0.18m | 00:29AM0.27m | 11:47AM0.17m | 1:13AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 102 | 2 | 3 | 88 | 98 | 4 | 94 | 4 | 102 | 118 | 145 | 153 | 149 | 142 | — | 117 | 117 | 39 | 58 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | — | E 8 | NE 11 | — | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 61 | 31 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 130 | 3 | 98 | 117 | — | — | 125 | — | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 878 | 911 | 367 | 899 | 1340 | 484 | 468 | 937 | 500 | 546 | 810 | 468 | 373 | 1057 | 118 | 362 | 24 | 362 | 144 | 0 | 377 |
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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).
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