Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | W 6 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 455 | 43 | 507 | 414 | 41 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
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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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 413 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 414 | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 362 | 357 | 181 | 261 | 352 | 399 | 453 | 447 | 356 | 267 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | W 6 | — | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | 19 | 60 | 43 | 31 | 56 | 41 | 21 | 19 | 188 | 225 | 149 | 215 | 140 | 54 | 10 | — | 12 | 15 | 9 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 8 | — | WNW 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 13 |
| kJ | 24 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 27 | 24 | 105 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 24 | — | 6 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 2 | 117 | 2 | 2 | 117 | 19 | 2 | 117 | 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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