Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicator this week:
The surf forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicator in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
Alright, grab a coffee, let’s look at this. The next couple of weeks are quiet, with a long flat spell before something shows up.
You’re looking at a gap from now until Wednesday 15th July, so a week or more with practically no surf. The only reef and point break here is fairly consistent, a little exposed to swell, and likes it from the NW. It’s for intermediate surfers.
Water temp is about 68°F, which is much warmer than normal – over 4°F above the long-term average for this time of year. That’s a real standout.
From Wednesday 15th July onward, little waves start to trickle in. Mornings and afternoons that day see 1ft swell from the SW, with a period around 16-18 seconds – proper long-period groundswell. For a reef and point break, that long period (over 15 seconds) means good shape and energy, and the combined energy is moderate (110 to 132). Winds are light and cross-offshore, so the surface is clean. It’s small, but it’s a start.
The best day, no question, is Sunday 19th July. The morning has moderate offshore winds from the SSE at 12 mph, with clean 2ft SW swell, period 17 seconds, and combined energy of 243. In the afternoon, the breeze drops to light cross-offshore, still 2ft SW swell, period 17 seconds, and energy at 268. That afternoon session gets the “expect good surf conditions” call – the only one in the entire stretch. Even though the swell direction is a little off the optimum NW, the long period and light wind will give you clean lines. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
After that, Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st July look messy with strong cross-onshore winds, so it’s back to choppy water.
Overall: one day to chase, and that’s Sunday 19th July.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 21 | W 5 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 106 | 177 | 56 | 32 | 133 | 94 | 69 | 53 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 59 | 59 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:43PM1.87m | 4:11AM1.28m | 4:31PM2.00m | 6:08AM1.27m | 5:24PM2.14m | 7:37AM1.33m | 6:18PM2.29m | 8:39AM1.42m | 7:13PM2.43m | 9:28AM1.51m | 8:06PM2.53m | 10:13AM1.58m | 8:57PM2.59m | 10:55AM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:49PM0.89m | 9:19AM0.93m | 00:04AM0.66m | 10:19AM1.04m | 1:06AM0.41m | 11:29AM1.11m | 1:59AM0.18m | 12:37PM1.13m | 2:48AM-0.00m | 1:39PM1.10m | 3:35AM-0.12m | 2:36PM1.05m | 4:20AM-0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | 8:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 280 | 177 | 56 | 339 | 133 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 107 | 139 | 101 | 48 | 50 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | W 9 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | S 15 | S 14 | W 5 | S 13 | S 12 | W 4 |
| kJ | 106 | 276 | 268 | 16 | 306 | 94 | 69 | 53 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 15 | 2 | 56 | 27 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | W 10 | W 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | W 5 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 13 | 103 | 123 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 59 | 59 | 58 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 51 | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 0 | 117 | 62 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 109 | 2 | 45 | 41 | 2 | 166 |
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The above surf forecast table for Indicator provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Indicator can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Indicator 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 (Indicator) 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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