
Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 24s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with 552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 17s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s be real: the next 16 days are a flat spell. The forecast shows barely a ripple of surf the whole way through, and the occasional tiny bump never really gets a good look.
The best chance you’ve got is the Friday 24th July morning. We get a clean offshore wind from the SE, which is just what this break likes. The swell is a tiny 0.7m from the west with a short 6-second period and combined energy of only 39 – weak stuff. It’ll be clean, glassy, and rideable for the link guys, but don't expect any power. The water is a very unusual 72°, which is 7° warmer than it should be for late July—feels like a tropical bath, not your average break.
After that, the weekend stays small but clean with light winds and 0.6m to 0.7m waves. The Saturday afternoon sees the energy jump to 373 (moderate) from a SW swell with a long 21-second period, but the wind goes cross-on and the report says it’s poor surf.
The whole next week is a struggle. Monday 27th July afternoon shows a spike to 526 (strong) of energy, but the wind is messy and the conditions are only marginal. From the 30th July through the 1st August, the energy drops near zero – that’s a 3-day stretch of flatness.
The second week gives a tiny ray of hope on Monday 3rd August morning with an offshore wind and 0.6m swell from the west, period 7 seconds, energy of 31. It’s clean, but it’s a dribble. The energy picks up a hair to 117 on the 5th August morning, but it’s cross-shore and the surf is poor. By the 7th August, there’s no swell showing at all.
With practically no swell on the cards and poor quality, this is more of a flat water paddle or a kite-surfing window when a small breeze comes up. If you have to get wet, Friday 24th is your best bet. Otherwise, maybe take a week off. Things could change, but right now it’s a grim outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 26 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 21 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
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105 | 120 | 39 | 30 | 368 | 26 | 355 | 546 | 43 | 31 | 455 | 31 | 507 | 414 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:49PM1.95m | 8:41AM1.38m | 6:37PM2.01m | 9:13AM1.43m | 7:20PM2.08m | 9:40AM1.48m | 8:00PM2.16m | 10:04AM1.51m | 8:36PM2.22m | 10:29AM1.54m | 9:11PM2.25m | 10:54AM1.58m | 9:44PM2.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:41AM0.50m | 12:05PM1.26m | 2:20AM0.39m | 1:01PM1.24m | 2:54AM0.31m | 1:45PM1.20m | 3:26AM0.24m | 2:23PM1.14m | 3:56AM0.20m | 2:59PM1.09m | 4:25AM0.19m | 3:35PM1.05m | 4:53AM0.21m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 6 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
102 | 120 | 39 | 108 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 480 | 413 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 414 | 528 | 608 | 417 | 318 | 397 | 280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
73 | 184 | 161 | 30 | 18 | 26 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 9 | S 10 | W 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
105 | 66 | 368 | 217 | 63 | 28 | 3 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 106 | 41 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
48 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 2 | 117 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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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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