Indicas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a bit of a grim start. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing worthwhile, with the first proper surf recommendation not showing up until the 1st of September. That's a solid week of small, onshore, messy conditions before we get a sniff of anything decent. Most of August is a write-off, with tiny swell and poor wind. The only real standout in the whole window is the groundswell that starts to build around the 1st of September.

Indicas is the only spot on the cards, and it's an exposed reef break that's inconsistent, so it doesn't fire often. When it does, you need the right swell direction. The water is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, sitting at 87°.

The first real glimmer of hope is on Tuesday morning, 1st September. The combined energy of all swells directed here jumps to a moderate 393, and the swell picks up to 3 ft from the ESE with a very long period of 15 seconds. This is a groundswell with serious punch. The wind is light and onshore, which is a bit of a shame, but the energy is there. The waves might be a bit too straight for a reef break with that long period, but it's the best we've got. The morning of the 2nd of September also looks promising, with 3 ft swell from the E, a period of 12 seconds, and moderate energy of 360. The wind is still light and onshore, but it's clean enough.

The afternoon of the 2nd of September sees the biggest energy spike at 511, with a 4 ft swell from the E and a 12-second period. That's a powerful groundswell with moderate energy. The wind stays onshore and light. This is the best on offer – a solid, consistent pulse of energy. Be aware, though, with 4 ft, these are not beginner waves, and the reef makes it an advanced-only zone.

The energy tailing off after the 3rd, and the wind turns cross-onshore, so the quality drops. The 3rd afternoon still has a decent 4 ft swell and 547 combined energy, but the onshore wind is a factor. By the 4th and 5th, the swell is dropping, and the wind is getting worse, so it's back to a wait-and-see game.

So, to sum it up: forget the rest of August. The real window is from the 1st to the 3rd of September. It's a long-range call, so it's promising but not a lock. The best bet is the afternoon of the 2nd of September for the biggest groundswell, but keep your eye on the wind. It's a quiet time for this spot.

- Rusty

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