Indicas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of quiet, messy conditions with no real standout sessions on the horizon for Indicas.

Right from the get-go on Tuesday, August 25th, we’re dealing with small, weak swell. That ESE swell is only about 2 ft, and the combined energy is sitting at just 71 (weak). Wind is cross-on from the SE, and the report says it’s "poor surf conditions" straight away. Water temp is 87°, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Wednesday through to Monday, August 31st, it’s more of the same. Swell stays small, mostly 2 ft to 3 ft, with short periods between 7 and 10 seconds. Wind stays onshore or cross-onshore from the ESE or E, mostly moderate breezes. The combined energy climbs a little by Thursday afternoon (133) and Friday (160), but the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions" every time. The swell is too small and wind-ruffled to bother.

We hit September 1st and 2nd, and something changes—the swell period jumps to 13–14 seconds from the E, and combined energy hits 204 to 217 (moderate). That’s a longer-period groundswell, which could mean more shape, but the wind is still onshore from the ESE at 12–16 mph, and it’s labelled "poor surf conditions." The wave heights are only 2 ft to 2 ft, so it’s not really offering anything rideable.

Thursday, September 3rd, there’s a hint of a chance with a 3 ft, 10-second E swell and light E wind on the morning, but it’s still "marginal" at best. The afternoon turns cross-on again.

Finally, on Friday, September 4th, we get the closest thing to a highlight. Morning brings glassy conditions with a light E wind, 3 ft E swell at 10 seconds, combined energy 160 (moderate). The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not great, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. Saturday, September 5th, also has a glassy morning with a small 2 ft E swell, but energy drops to 78 (weak).

After that, from Sunday, September 6th, through the end of the forecast on Wednesday, September 9th, it’s back to tiny, weak swells (2 ft–2 ft, 8-second period), with cross-onshore or onshore winds, and combined energy in the 40s and 50s. Poor conditions all the way.

Indicas is an exposed reef break, which is normally a good thing for picking up swell, but this whole stretch is a write-off. For the whole 16-day window, there is nothing that stands out as a decent surf. With the combination of small swell, mostly onshore wind, and consistently poor ratings, it’s just not worth paddling out. Keep an eye on forecasts—it can’t stay flat forever.

Rusty.

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