Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what’s in the water for the next couple of weeks. The only break we’ve got to talk about is Indicas, a tricky reef that’s inconsistent and only for the advanced crew. Water temp is about 85°, which is right on the money for this time of year.
We’re starting slow. From Tuesday the 11th right through Sunday the 16th, it’s pretty dead. Swell is tiny, mostly 2ft to 4ft from the ESE, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds. The wind is cross-onshore or onshore most of the time, and the combined wave energy is low, between 45 and 191. Nothing worth suiting up for.
Monday the 17th, things finally clean up. The swell holds around 3ft from the ESE, period still short at 8 seconds, but the wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the NNW. The energy is moderate at 149, and while the surf is only ordinary, it’s at least clean.
The real standout is Wednesday the 19th. The swell builds to 4ft from the ESE, and the period stretches to 11 seconds—that’s proper groundswell with better shape and more punch. The combined energy hits 328, which is moderate to strong. In the afternoon, the wind goes light cross-offshore from the SW, giving you glassy conditions. For a reef break like Indicas, that longer period should wrap in nicely. The morning is still a bit cross-shore, but the afternoon is the one.
After that, it fades. The 20th and 21st go back to small and choppy, and the rest of the run into the 26th is mostly poor. There’s a marginal window on the 26th morning with a 4ft NNE swell at 9 seconds and energy at 256, but the wind is light cross-shore and it’s questionable. That’s far out and not certain.
So the best bet is the afternoon of Wednesday the 19th at Indicas. Clean, moderate energy, decent period. Otherwise, it’s a long flat spell with a few clean but ordinary days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 37 | 40 | 43 | 48 | 47 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 68 | 74 | 139 | 169 | 158 | 197 | 161 | 140 | 128 | 131 | 111 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:15AM0.97m | 11:29PM0.87m | 12:06PM0.96m | 00:14AM0.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:27PM0.16m | 5:38AM0.11m | 6:23PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 37 | 40 | 43 | 48 | 47 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 68 | 74 | 15 | 21 | 158 | 197 | 161 | 140 | 128 | 131 | 111 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 7 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 19 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 139 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1886 | 1151 | 881 | 957 | 1907 | 925 | 1040 | 1350 | 739 | 824 | 878 | 546 | 1153 | 1888 | 468 | 24 | 911 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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