
Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.5m 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, folks, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles per hour. We’ve got a long outlook, and I’ll be straight with you—it’s a quiet stretch. We’re looking at a reef and point break that’s fairly consistent and fairly exposed, with an optimum swell from the NW, but for a good long while, the surf is small and the conditions are off. Let’s break it down.
The water temp is 68°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a notable bump, so the water’s feeling more like a warm bath than a typical mid-winter chill. That’s something, at least.
Now, for the surf. Honestly, the first ten days or so are a write-off. From Monday the 6th of July right through to the middle of the month, we’ve got tiny, weak, and messy conditions. Swell heights barely scrape 3 ft, and the combined energy is mostly in the single or low double digits—22, 27, 71 (weak energy). The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” No scores worth mentioning. The only highlight in that first week is Wednesday morning the 8th—there’s a brief moment of glassy conditions with a 3 ft W swell at 7 seconds. The wind is glass, so the surface will be like a mirror, but the swell is short period and the energy is only 56 (weak). It’s pretty, but not punchy. You could get a few if you’re desperate.
The second half of July is still quiet. The 16th of July (Thursday) brings a tiny 2 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with combined energy of 105 (moderate). That’s a very long period groundswell, which means better shaped waves, but for a point or reef break, that could work. The morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, and it’s rated as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s the first time we see a score above zero, but it’s just a 1. Not a standout.
Now, the standout—the one that makes this whole outlook worth reading—is Sunday the 19th of July. That afternoon is where it’s at. We’ve got a 3 ft SW swell at 17 seconds, combined energy of 375 (strong). The wind is cross-offshore and light, so expect clean, lined-up waves. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”—the only time in the whole 16 days we get a score of 2. For this break, that’s the pick. The swell direction is SW, and the optimum for this spot is NW, so it’s not a perfect match, but that long period groundswell will still wrap in nicely at this reef and point setup. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few out, but it won’t be a circus.
Monday the 20th of July morning holds onto some energy with a 2 ft SW swell at 15 seconds and combined energy of 136 (moderate), but the wind is cross-offshore and clean. It’s a 1 again. After that, we tail off into tiny, short-period junk.
So, the best bet is Sunday the 19th of July afternoon. If you can hold out that long, you’ll be rewarded with clean, long-period groundswell and decent energy. Everything before that is small, weak, and mostly choppy. The forecast is more reliable in the near term, and for that first week, it’s stubbornly flat. The second week is a long-range promise—less certain, but that Sunday afternoon is the one.
That’s it from me. Keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 21 |
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27 | 123 | 71 | 106 | 146 | 55 | 43 | 130 | 38 | 69 | 51 | 37 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 3:00PM1.76m | 2:25AM1.42m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM1.06m | 8:34AM0.80m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | |
8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | 8:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 7 | 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 |
169 | 78 | 71 | 280 | 146 | 55 | 339 | 130 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 115 | 108 | 139 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | S 14 | W 5 |
154 | 223 | 408 | 106 | 276 | 334 | 7 | 306 | 38 | 69 | 51 | 37 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | W 6 | SW 21 |
28 | 253 | 1 | 13 | 103 | 123 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 5 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
27 | 123 | — | 48 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 67 | 0 | 62 | 72 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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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