
Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat and let me chew the fat about what’s cookin’ over the next 16 days for Indicas. I’ll be straight with ya – it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The combined swell energy (49) is barely a whisper to start with, and we’ve got a patch of a few days where there’s just not much to get excited about. The water’s sittin’ at a warm 86°F, which is 2°F warmer than average for this time of year – not a huge deal, just a little extra warmth in the water if you’re paddling out.
We’re kickin’ off on Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. You’re lookin’ at a tiny 2 ft swell from the east with a short, snappy 8-second period. It’s cross-offshore wind, which is clean enough, but the whole thing is weak and the conditions are labeled as poor. Thursday the 30th is more of the same – a 2 ft swell from the southeast at a super short 5 seconds. Friday the 31st sees the swell drop to 1 ft, but we get a bit of a glimmer with a gentle offshore breeze in the afternoon – still, the wave energy is only 55, so you’ll be hunting for any little peelers. Saturday, August 1st, the swell gets a little boost to 4 ft with moderate energy (148), but it’s mostly cross-shore wind and the surf is still poor.
The pattern continues like this for the whole first week – we see moderate cross-onshore or onshore winds, and the swell direction is always from the east or southeast. The period stays short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds. By Friday, August 7th, the swell bumps up to 6 ft with a big jump in energy (396) – that’s some moderate-to-strong energy there. But the wind is full onshore from the east at 16 mph, so it’ll be messy and blown-out. Not one for a beginner at that size. Really, the whole window up to August 13th is marked by poor surf conditions in the data. There is no standout day, no clean wave with a solid swell direction. It’s all a bit of a write-off.
Given that the only break in the data, Indicas, is an advanced, inconsistent reef break that only works with an optimum swell from the northeast, and we’re getting nothing but east and southeast swells with onshore or cross-onshore wind, the setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing most days. The consistent onshore flow and building swell mid-period would give a kite some lift.
So, to wrap it up: don’t hold your breath for anything world-class from Indicas in the next 16 days. You’re better off waiting for a better forecast. No real standouts, just a blank run of poor conditions. It tends not to stay this flat for long, but for now, it’s a pass.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
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34 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 27 | 128 | 147 | 166 | 119 | 130 | 126 | 149 | 158 | 138 | 131 | 135 | 131 | 157 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:42PM0.99m | 8:55AM0.75m | 9:19PM0.99m | 9:37AM0.79m | 9:55PM0.97m | 10:19AM0.82m | 10:31PM0.93m | 11:02AM0.86m | 11:10PM0.89m | 11:47AM0.89m | 11:51PM0.84m | 12:37PM0.92m | 00:38AM0.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:02PM0.15m | 3:08AM0.20m | 2:46PM0.16m | 3:44AM0.19m | 3:30PM0.18m | 4:18AM0.17m | 4:15PM0.20m | 4:52AM0.16m | 5:03PM0.22m | 5:29AM0.15m | 5:55PM0.24m | 6:08AM0.13m | 6:52PM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 6 | ESE 8 | N 7 | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — |
34 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 128 | 147 | 166 | 119 | 1 | 126 | 1 | — | 138 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | N 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 10 | NW 6 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
8 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 130 | — | 149 | 158 | — | 131 | 135 | 131 | 157 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 878 | 878 | 1310 | 904 | 904 | 1 | 24 | 899 | 911 | 911 | 589 | 484 | 546 | 377 | 392 | 375 | 362 | 662 | 484 |
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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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