Surf Forecasts:
Indicas surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Indicas in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First off, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day outlook for the region is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely anything rideable. The only spot on the radar is Indicas, an advanced reef break that’s inconsistent as they come. The water temperature is sitting at 87°F with a 3°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first real chance of anything happening won’t show up until Monday the 24th of August. The morning brings a small 2ft swell from the ESE with an 11-second period and moderate wave energy (161), but the wind is blowing onshore from the east. It’s clean enough on the surface but the surf quality is poor. Afternoon stays small with onshore winds. That pattern basically locks in for days.
Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th offer similar conditions – small 2ft to 3ft ESE swell, decent 10-11 second periods, and moderate energy (106-116), but the onshore easterly wind never lets up. The surf is weak and messy. By Thursday the 27th of August, the morning shows a slight uptick with a 3ft ESE swell and solid energy jumping to 233, but the easterly wind is still onshore. It’s a bigger push but poor conditions.
Friday the 28th of August sees the swell hit 3ft from the ESE, with energy at 193, but we’ve got a moderate cross-onshore wind from the SSE. Choppy and uninviting. Into the weekend, the swell holds around 3ft to 4ft, but winds stay cross-onshore or onshore, and the short period (7-8 seconds) churns it up. The energy peaks at 233 on the 27th, but the quality never matches.
From the 31st of August through the 5th of September, the swell drops back to 2ft to 4ft, periods stay short, and the wind remains onshore. The best day in that stretch is the morning of the 2nd of September – 3ft swell from the ESE, 9-second period, light onshore wind. But it’s still not enough to call good.
Honestly, there are no standouts here. Indicas is an inconsistent advanced reef that wants a much cleaner, bigger east or northeast swell to really fire. The onshore wind and short-period chop will keep it ugly. If you’re desperate, the morning of Thursday the 27th of August has the most energy (233) but the wind isn’t doing us any favours. For beginners, the swell never gets over 5ft so it’s not dangerous, but the conditions are just poor across the board.
If you’re into kites, the consistent cross-onshore wind and choppy surf from the 28th to the 30th of August might be more your thing. For regular surfing? I’d sit this one out.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 40 | 39 | 34 | 66 | 45 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 109 | 28 | 24 | 128 | 99 | 100 | 105 | 80 | 108 | 137 | 150 | 194 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:42PM0.86m | 3:42AM0.60m | 4:36PM0.87m | 4:39AM0.61m | 5:26PM0.89m | 5:31AM0.64m | 6:11PM0.92m | 6:18AM0.68m | 6:52PM0.94m | 7:02AM0.73m | 7:31PM0.96m | 7:44AM0.79m | 8:08PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45AM0.21m | 10:16PM0.31m | 9:39AM0.21m | 11:09PM0.30m | 10:31AM0.21m | 11:56PM0.28m | 11:22AM0.19m | 00:37AM0.26m | 12:10PM0.18m | 1:15AM0.23m | 12:56PM0.16m | 1:51AM0.20m | 1:41PM0.15m | 2:25AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 13 |
| kJ | 34 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 66 | 45 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 109 | 28 | 24 | 5 | 99 | 5 | 105 | 80 | 25 | 137 | 150 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 4 | ESE 13 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | N 6 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 15 | NE 14 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 13 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 5 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 31 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ESE 14 | NE 6 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 7 | NE 10 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 20 | 2 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 11 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 128 | — | 100 | — | — | 108 | — | — | 194 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 1728 | 739 | 175 | 546 | 814 | 783 | 899 | 662 | 911 | 668 | 546 | 546 | 911 | 546 | 546 | 1334 | 546 | 118 | 118 | 118 |
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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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