
Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM. 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 | 11AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf at Indicas. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy waves ahead. The first real chance to even think about getting wet doesn’t show up until the 17th, so if you’re keen, you’ll be waiting over a week for anything that isn’t a complete write-off.
The early part of the period is a flat, choppy mess. Swell stays under 3 feet, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore out of the east and southeast, and the energy is weak. The combined energy values are mostly in the 40s to 90s, which is just weak, unimpressive stuff. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about normal for the time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.
The first flicker of hope comes on the 17th, Monday morning. The wind swings around to a light cross-offshore from the northwest, and the swell pushes up to 4ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 224, which is moderate. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. That’s your pick of the week, and it’s still just a marginal call. The afternoon gets windier, so get on it early.
Tuesday the 18th morning is the real standout though. The wind drops to nothing, glassy conditions, and the swell is still 3ft from the ESE. The period stretches out to 13 seconds, which is proper groundswell, and the energy is up to 238. This is the cleanest, most promising window in the whole outlook. This reef break will be holding that east swell nicely. The only downside is it’s inconsistent, so be patient between sets. Still, this is the morning to clear your schedule. The water temp is still right around that 85° mark, so it’s warm.
After that, it gets messy again. The period drops, the wind swings onshore, and the swell fades. There’s a pulse of energy on the 19th with a 381 reading, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the SSE, making it lumpy and choppy. Not worth it.
The long-range stuff into the 20th and beyond is just small and weak again. The swell drops back under 3 feet and the energy fades. The 21st afternoon has a glassy moment with a 2ft swell, but it’s ordinary at best.
So, bottom line: if you can, hit Tuesday the 18th morning. That’s the one. The Monday before is a back-up, but it’s not in the same league. Everything else is a skunk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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100 | 77 | 79 | 62 | 60 | 48 | 53 | 56 | 48 | 47 | 44 | 33 | 32 | 42 | 81 | 106 | 134 | 193 | 158 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:39PM1.10m | 5:51AM0.75m | 6:37PM1.13m | 6:52AM0.80m | 7:32PM1.15m | 7:49AM0.86m | 8:23PM1.14m | 8:42AM0.91m | 9:11PM1.10m | 9:34AM0.95m | 9:58PM1.04m | 10:25AM0.97m | 10:44PM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:12AM0.16m | 11:48AM0.02m | 1:06AM0.12m | 12:48PM0.00m | 1:57AM0.09m | 1:46PM0.00m | 2:44AM0.07m | 2:43PM0.02m | 3:29AM0.07m | 3:38PM0.06m | 4:13AM0.07m | 4:33PM0.10m | 4:55AM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
100 | 12 | 79 | 62 | 8 | 48 | 53 | 56 | 48 | 47 | 44 | 33 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 193 | 158 | 171 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 14 | N 8 | — | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
13 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 21 | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — |
— | 77 | — | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 42 | 81 | 106 | 134 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1503 | 375 | 377 | 1742 | 783 | 783 | 1532 | 131 | 124 | 1 | 783 | 783 | 1347 | 809 | 783 | 1784 | 546 | 826 | 1723 | 468 |
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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).
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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