Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ESE swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. I’ll be honest—Indicas is looking pretty bleak for the first week and a bit. It’s a reef break for the advanced crew, exposed to the swell, but from Friday 28 August right through to Sunday 6 September, the wind’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore at 9 to 16 mph, and the swell is short-period slop at 2 ft to 3 ft. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is mostly under 150, just weak, choppy mess. Don’t bother paddling out.
But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel after a week-long drought. Monday 7 September starts to flicker—glassy conditions with a light 3 mph SE breeze, and a long-period groundswell arrives at 2 ft from the NNE with a 12-second period. Energy jumps to 150 (moderate). It’s still just “surfable but ordinary” in the morning, but by Monday afternoon it’s glassy, 3 ft from the NE, same long period, and energy doubles to 250. That’s clean.
The real standout is Tuesday 8 September and Wednesday 9 September. Tuesday morning: glassy, 3 mph breeze, swell at 4 ft from the NE, 12-second period, energy at 442. Tuesday afternoon: glassy, 4 ft NE, 12 seconds, energy 436. Wednesday is dead calm—zero wind—swell holding at 4 ft from the NE with an 11-second period, energy around 464 in the morning and 449 in the afternoon. That’s the best of the run—clean, powerful, and that reef will be firing. For a long period like 12 seconds, a reef break is the spot. Crowds can show up sometimes, so expect a few others in the water.
Thursday 10 September looks sweet too: offshore wind from the W at 3 mph in the morning, glassy in the afternoon. Swell drops a bit to 4 ft from the NE, period 10 seconds, energy still solid at 268–311. Friday 11 September: light offshore from the W at 6 mph, then glassy, with 3 ft NE swell at 11 seconds, energy around 234. Still clean and fun.
Saturday 12 September finishes with glassy conditions and a small 2 ft NE swell at 10 seconds, energy down to 175. It’s surfable but ordinary again. If you’re hanging for a wave, aim for Tuesday 8 September and Wednesday 9 September—that’s your best bet. Everything before that is a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 80 | 92 | 72 | 86 | 118 | 94 | 89 | 89 | 110 | 96 | 115 | 94 | 108 | 121 | 455 | 450 | 328 | 259 | 202 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:08PM0.97m | 8:26AM0.85m | 8:45PM0.96m | 9:07AM0.90m | 9:23PM0.93m | 9:49AM0.94m | 10:02PM0.89m | 10:33AM0.97m | 10:44PM0.84m | 11:21AM0.99m | 11:30PM0.79m | 12:13PM0.99m | 00:21AM0.74m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.18m | 2:26PM0.15m | 2:59AM0.15m | 3:11PM0.15m | 3:34AM0.13m | 3:58PM0.16m | 4:11AM0.11m | 4:48PM0.17m | 4:51AM0.10m | 5:42PM0.19m | 5:36AM0.10m | 6:41PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 7:32 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | NE 11 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | N 6 |
| kJ | 80 | 92 | 72 | 86 | 31 | 94 | 17 | 16 | 110 | 96 | 9 | 94 | 9 | 121 | 455 | 450 | 328 | 259 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | — | NE 11 | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 12 | NE 9 | — | N 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 44 | 39 | 37 | 33 | — | 30 | — | — | 10 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 117 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 14 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 118 | — | 89 | 89 | — | — | 115 | — | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | 202 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 377 | 375 | 713 | 468 | 546 | 973 | 985 | 907 | 911 | 911 | 899 | 911 | 957 | 899 | 118 | 546 | 665 | 1001 | 523 |
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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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