Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, W swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicator in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 9 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 261 | 39 | 27 | 15 | 64 | 60 | 57 | 116 | 33 | 57 | 40 | 31 | 46 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:27PM2.02m | 5:02AM1.56m | 2:58PM1.87m | 5:51AM1.69m | 4:32PM1.79m | 6:27AM1.83m | 5:51PM1.76m | 6:59AM1.97m | 6:56PM1.74m | 7:27AM2.08m | 7:52PM1.72m | 7:54AM2.17m | 8:41PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30PM0.33m | 9:11AM1.35m | 10:38PM0.37m | 11:02AM1.21m | 11:34PM0.42m | 12:15PM0.99m | 00:20AM0.49m | 1:10PM0.77m | 00:59AM0.58m | 1:55PM0.56m | 1:33AM0.68m | 2:35PM0.40m | 2:04AM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 257 | 272 | 512 | 334 | 275 | 358 | 397 | 392 | 344 | 279 | 279 | 116 | 183 | 134 | 40 | 31 | 46 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | SSW 15 | W 7 | WNW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | W 9 |
| kJ | 182 | 180 | 75 | 96 | 104 | 39 | 27 | 15 | 64 | 60 | 57 | 204 | 33 | 42 | 133 | 78 | 74 | 66 | 44 | 47 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | S 10 | SW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | S 20 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 18 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 24 | 7 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 43 | 22 | 20 | 102 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | W 4 | W 6 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 20 | 261 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 23 | — | — | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 62 | 41 | 148 | 477 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 6 | 6 | 117 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 41 | 0 |
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Information about the Indicator Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Indicator 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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