Indicas Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.54° N 76.96° W

Indicas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicas sea temperature is
30.2° C
0.9° 

Indicas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indicas surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s be real – this stretch is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at Indicas, a reef break for the advanced crew, but it’s pretty inconsistent and the next 16 days are a mixed bag. The first solid recommendation doesn’t show up until the morning of Tuesday, August 18th, and even then, it’s not much to write home about. There’s a bit of a gap of a day or so before we hit a long run of nothing, but the real story is that for most of this period, the conditions are just ordinary.

The only real standout is the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a gentle offshore from the WNW, so the lineup is clean. The combined energy is moderate at 187. The water temp is 86°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no worries there. But don’t get too excited – this is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for waves. That morning is your best bet, but the overall quality is low, so it’s just a session to scratch the itch.

After that, it’s a long, slow grind. Tuesday afternoon turns to poor conditions, and from Wednesday the 19th right through to Monday the 24th, it’s all poor surf. The swell drops to 2ft to 2ft, the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak to moderate. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing.

Then we get a bit of a pulse. On Wednesday, August 26th, the swell jumps to 2ft from the ESE, but the period is a very long 15 seconds – that’s groundswell territory. The energy is strong at 322, but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The long period will make the waves fat and straight at a reef break, which is a caveat. Thursday, August 27th, sees a 3ft to 4ft swell from the same direction, with a period of 12 to 13 seconds, and the energy is strong at 425 to 436. The wind is still cross-shore or cross-onshore, but it’s light. These are marginal conditions, and it’s not great. If you’re desperate, it’s the best of the second week.

The end of the run, from Friday, August 28th, to Sunday, August 30th, has some 3ft to 4ft swells from the ESE and E, with periods of 9 to 11 seconds. The wind finally turns cross-offshore from the SSW and SW, which is clean, especially on the mornings of the 28th and 29th. The energy is moderate to strong (229 to 301). But again, the overall quality is marginal. It’s surfable, but it’s not a standout.

After that, it all fades. From Monday, August 31st, through to Wednesday, September 2nd, the swell drops to 1.0ft to 2ft, the wind is onshore, and the energy is weak. It’s game over for the forecast period.

Bottom line: the only real window is the morning of Tuesday, August 18th, for a clean, offshore session on a 3ft swell. The second week offers a few marginal days with stronger swell but messy wind. For a reef break that’s inconsistent, it’s a tough call. If you’re keen, pick the cleanest morning and go for it. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
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119
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35
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84
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39
146
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
NW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
SW
20
S
20
S
5
S
25
SSE
10
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10
ESE
15
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High Tide
12:57PM0.93m
1:00AM0.71m
1:50PM0.90m
1:50AM0.65m
2:45PM0.87m
2:44AM0.61m
3:42PM0.86m
3:42AM0.60m
4:36PM0.87m
4:39AM0.61m
5:26PM0.89m
5:31AM0.64m
6:11PM0.92m
Low Tide
7:20PM0.25m
7:06AM0.17m
8:18PM0.29m
7:54AM0.19m
9:18PM0.31m
8:45AM0.21m
10:16PM0.31m
9:39AM0.21m
11:09PM0.30m
10:31AM0.21m
11:56PM0.28m
11:22AM0.19m
00:37AM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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