Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s see what this 16-day window is serving up. I’m not gonna lie, it’s a grim picture.
The only joint that’s even on the radar is a reef and point setup, built for the intermediate crew. It’s fairly consistent, but it’s not exposed to much swell. This is a tough stretch.
So, we start on Tuesday, July 28th. The swell is a measly 2ft from the west, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 27, so it’s got no punch. The wind is a gentle offshore from the southeast, which will keep the surface clean, but there’s just no power in the water. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.
This same story repeats on Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th of July – 2ft west swell, 6-second period, energy in the teens to low twenties. The mornings are clean with light offshore or cross-off winds, but the afternoons get a little bumpy. Friday the 31st of July is the same flat line.
Saturday the 1st of August has a tiny bit more energy at 42 in the morning, but the swell is still a weak 2ft. Sunday the 2nd is the best of this early run, with a 2ft west swell, a 7-second period, and a strong offshore wind from the SSE in the morning. That gives you clean, glassy conditions, but the energy is still only 42.
From Monday the 3rd of August through Wednesday the 5th, the swell drops to just 1ft, but the period jumps way up to 14 to 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, but with that tiny height, it’s just a ripple. The energy hits 85 on Monday morning, but it’s still weak. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are laughable.
Then from Thursday the 6th of August all the way to Wednesday the 12th of August, it’s a total flat spell. The swell is all under 2ft, mostly 0.6ft to 1ft, with a mix of short and long periods. The wind is mostly light and cross-off, keeping it clean, but there’s genuinely no surf to ride. The energy drops to single digits.
If you’re *really* scratching, the mornings of Sunday the 2nd of August or Monday the 3rd of August are your best bet – the cleanest, most consistent 2ft to 2ft waves. But for a real surf, this ain’t it. There’s no standout session in here.
Hang tight, it’s bound to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 414 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 30 | 39 | 42 | 37 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:36PM2.22m | 10:29AM1.54m | 9:11PM2.25m | 10:54AM1.58m | 9:44PM2.23m | 11:20AM1.62m | 10:17PM2.17m | 11:45AM1.67m | 10:51PM2.06m | 12:12PM1.72m | 11:27PM1.90m | 12:39PM1.78m | 00:09AM1.71m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:56AM0.20m | 2:59PM1.09m | 4:25AM0.19m | 3:35PM1.05m | 4:53AM0.21m | 4:12PM1.01m | 5:19AM0.27m | 4:52PM0.99m | 5:43AM0.37m | 5:36PM0.97m | 6:07AM0.49m | 6:27PM0.94m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 414 | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 397 | 280 | 215 | 179 | 405 | 405 | 299 | 277 | 235 | 238 | 39 | 42 | 37 | 58 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 55 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 172 | 165 | 139 | 181 | 150 | 11 | 16 | — | 13 | 27 | 15 | 60 | 37 | 44 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 27 | 51 | 162 | 28 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 14 | — | — | 9 | 15 | 15 | 46 | 46 | 16 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 2 | 62 | 2 | 2 | 117 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 2 |
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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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