
Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, W swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch of coast.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and ordinary. We’ve got a real dry spell until we get to the second week, so don’t be rushing to grab your board just yet. There’s a gap of nearly ten days with nothing worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer of something rideable shows up on the morning of Wednesday the 15th of July. It’s small, with a weak 1 ft swell from the southwest, but the period is a long 18 seconds, which gives it a bit of push. Conditions are clean with a light offshore breeze, and the combined energy is moderate at 117. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but it’s surfable if you’re desperate.
Thursday the 16th of July afternoon looks a little better. The swell is still 1 ft from the southwest, but the period holds at 16 seconds and the combined energy is 121. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge plus. It’s clean, small, and you’ll have to work for it, but it’s the best of a quiet run.
Now, the real standout, and the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 18th of July morning. The swell picks up to 2 ft from the southwest, with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 308 – that’s a proper moderate push. The wind is glassy, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your best window. It’s small, but clean and with enough energy to make it fun. This is a reef and point set-up, so that long period will wrap in nicely and give you some shape. Crowds are possible here, so you might have some company.
After that, things get a bit messy. Sunday the 19th has more size (2-2 ft) and energy (259-316), but the wind swings onshore and gets choppy. Monday the 20th is clean again in the morning, with 2 ft swell and 16 seconds, but energy is still high at 220. It’s surfable, but ordinary.
By Tuesday the 21st it drops right off again, and we’re back to tiny dribble for the rest of the outlook.
The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is a notable 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a nice touch for a winter session.
So, bottom line: if you’ve got to get wet, the Saturday the 18th morning is your best bet. Glassy, clean, and a little pulse of energy. Don’t expect much else until then.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 5 | SW 21 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 5 | SW 18 |
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53 | 44 | 167 | 38 | 69 | 55 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 59 | 58 | 8 | 109 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:57PM2.59m | 10:55AM1.64m | 9:47PM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:36PM1.05m | 4:20AM-0.16m | 3:31PM1.00m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 8 | 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 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
53 | 339 | 167 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 178 | 108 | 139 | 73 | 44 | 50 | 41 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 9 | W 5 | W 5 | S 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 |
268 | 16 | 306 | 38 | 69 | 55 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 30 | 5 | 80 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 21 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 12 | W 5 |
123 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 59 | 58 | 27 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
— | 44 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 54 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 148 | 2 | 2 | 148 | 2 | 166 | 166 | 6 | 2 | 117 | 0 |
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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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