Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 19 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | W 6 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 318 | 245 | 299 | 248 | 191 | 14 | 171 | 164 | 158 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 51 | 16 | 55 | 107 | 18 | 130 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:22AM1.64m | 7:15PM1.97m | 8:36AM1.73m | 7:53PM2.01m | 8:53AM1.83m | 8:31PM2.02m | 9:12AM1.94m | 9:10PM1.99m | 9:33AM2.05m | 9:50PM1.91m | 9:58AM2.14m | 10:34PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:43AM0.42m | 1:24PM1.09m | 2:09AM0.38m | 1:58PM0.94m | 2:33AM0.38m | 2:32PM0.78m | 2:56AM0.42m | 3:08PM0.63m | 3:20AM0.49m | 3:47PM0.50m | 3:45AM0.59m | 4:28PM0.40m | 4:11AM0.72m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 318 | 245 | 299 | 248 | 191 | 220 | 171 | 164 | 158 | 197 | 222 | 225 | 116 | 145 | 136 | 113 | 85 | 86 | 130 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | S 11 | W 5 | W 6 | S 13 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 10 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 16 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 44 | 13 | 87 | 13 | 18 | 69 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | W 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | W 10 | SW 19 | S 11 | W 8 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 51 | 16 | 55 | 107 | 19 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 18 | 88 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 148 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 72 | 41 | 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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