Indicator Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° N 118.43° W

Indicator Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicator sea temperature is
22.0° C
3.6° 

Indicator surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indicator surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with 507 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, but let's talk in feet and miles. The outlook for this stretch of coast is a tough one. For the entire 16-day window, there's not a single good surf option. The wave energy is puny, with combined swell energy readings staying well under 100, often in the single digits or low tens. For instance, the reading for July 26 afternoon is just 19, and it's a similar story across the board.

We're looking at a long dry spell. From now all the way through August 10, every single forecast slot is flagged as "poor surf conditions." Wave heights barely hit 2 ft at best, with short periods mostly around 6 seconds, meaning weak, tired waves. There's a bump on July 27 afternoon where the energy reads 538, coming from a 3 ft swell with a 19-second period from the SW. That long-period groundswell at a reef and point break could have been promising, but the wind is cross-onshore and fairly choppy, killing any chance of decent shape. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to note.

The one break here, a reef and point setup, is fairly consistent, but with nothing but tiny, weak swells and mostly unfavorable winds, there's no reason to suit up. A few mornings have gentle offshore winds and look clean, but there's simply no wave energy to ride. This is a classic blank run for the area. Best to find something else to do until the ocean wakes up.

-Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
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W
6
0.9
SW
18
0.7
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7
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
455
43
507
414
41
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30
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25
Wind (km/h)
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10
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10
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15
WSW
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SW
10
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15
SSE
10
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10
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High Tide
8:00PM2.16m
10:04AM1.51m
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
Low Tide
3:26AM0.24m
2:23PM1.14m
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
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Temp °C
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21
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23
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Feels °C
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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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