Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicator in the next 16 days are 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at this in feet and miles per hour.
Straight up, the next week and a half is looking like a total write-off. From Friday the 10th right through to the morning of Thursday the 16th, we’re looking at almost nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly under 1ft, with a short period, and the combined energy is in the dirt – single digits and low teens. The wind is often cross-off or light, but there’s just no swell to work with.
The water is a notable 69°F, which is about 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s way above average, so it’s a nice bonus.
The first real glimmer of hope hits on the morning of Saturday the 18th. We get a 2ft swell from the SW, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s a lovely long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 282 (moderate), and the wind is light offshore from the SSE. This is the one to circle. The break is a reef and point setup, fairly consistent, and intermediate-friendly. The ideal swell direction is from the NW, so the SW is a bit off, but with that clean offshore wind and a long-period swell, the point should offer some nice, lined-up waves. The long period means longer gaps between sets, making it easier to paddle out, but it might wall up a bit on the beach sections – stick to the point. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The morning of Monday the 20th also has some potential – 2ft from the SW with offshore SSE wind – but the energy is a bit lower at 223, and the winds are a bit more variable. It’s okay, but not as good as Saturday.
After that, it fades fast. From the 21st onward, the swell drops back to tiny, weak junk, and the wind turns onshore or cross-on, making it choppy and messy. The end of the month shows some small, weak stuff, but nothing to get excited about.
So, the one true standout is the Saturday morning of the 18th. Hit the reef and point. Swell is 2ft from the SW, with a long 18-second period, and light offshore winds from the SSE will keep it glassy. The energy is solid (282), and the water is warm. That’s your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 49 | 109 | 108 | 69 | 99 | 89 | 88 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:18PM2.29m | 8:39AM1.42m | 7:13PM2.43m | 9:28AM1.51m | 8:06PM2.53m | 10:13AM1.58m | 8:57PM2.59m | 10:55AM1.64m | 9:47PM2.56m | 11:36AM1.70m | 10:36PM2.45m | 12:18PM1.75m | 11:25PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:31PM1.00m | 5:04AM-0.12m | 4:25PM0.97m | 5:45AM-0.01m | 5:22PM0.95m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 193 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 107 | 139 | 101 | 74 | 50 | 61 | 69 | 56 | 43 | 99 | 43 | 22 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | S 15 | S 14 | W 5 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 33 | 2 | 32 | 27 | 58 | 49 | 109 | 108 | 69 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 91 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | W 9 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 4 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 59 | 59 | 2 | 16 | 65 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 140 | 1 | 2 | 62 | 2 | 1 | 148 | 31 | 117 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 1 |
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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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