Indicator Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next 16 days for this spot. To be honest, it’s a pretty flat and quiet run. The first week is basically a write-off; we’ve got a solid stretch of small, weak swell and not much to get excited about. The bulk of the period is dominated by tiny, poor surf with a lot of cross-shore or cross-onshore chop. There’s a glimmer of something better in the second week, but we’ve got to wait for it.

The only real recommendation comes from the Indicator break, a reef and point setup that’s fairly consistent with an optimum swell from the NW. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no big anomaly worth shoutin’ about right now.

So, let’s get into it. For the first week, from Wednesday the 5th right through to Monday the 10th, it’s all poor surf. Swell heights are tiny, mostly 0.7 ft to 2 ft, and the combined energy is weak, with values like 75 (Wednesday morning) and even dropping to 2 or 3 on the Saturday and Sunday. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the waves just aren’t there. You’re better off stayin’ home.

Tuesday the 11th sees a tiny bump, with a swell of 1.0 ft in the morning and 2 ft in the afternoon, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, but with such small height it’s barely surfable. The afternoon energy does hit 154 (moderate), but it’s still poor. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, so it’s clean, but the waves are just too small.

Now, Wednesday the 12th starts to look a bit more interesting. The morning has a 2 ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is 170 (moderate). The conditions are “surfable waves but very ordinary,” and the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is the first day where you might actually get a wave if you’re patient. The long period means it’s better suited for this point break, as the swell will wrap in nicely. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Thursday the 13th morning is similar, with 2 ft from the SW, 16-second period, and energy of 128 (moderate). Again, clean with a light cross-off breeze. It’s still small, but it’s surfable. The afternoon goes to poor with cross-on wind.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th mornings keep the same pattern: 2 ft from the SW, some 15 to 14-second period, and moderate energy (117 and 102). Clean conditions in the mornings. The afternoons get blown out with cross-on wind from the W, up to 16 mph, so get your session in early.

From Sunday the 16th through to Thursday the 20th, the swell direction shifts to the W, and the height stays around 2 ft to 3 ft, but the period drops to 4 to 7 seconds. That’s short period, weak windswell, and the combined energy is weak to moderate (3 to 97). The mornings are often clean, but the wave quality is poor. The best of this last stretch is Thursday the 20th morning, with a 3 ft swell from the W, 7-second period, and energy of 97. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. But it’s short period, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and not much power.

Honestly, the standout here is the Indicator break on Wednesday the 12th morning. It’s the first day where the swell has a bit of energy (170) and the long period (17 seconds) from the SW will give you some proper lines on that reef and point. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It’s not big, at 2 ft, so it’s perfect for intermediates and beginners alike. The only downside is that crowds are sometimes a problem, so you might have to share the peak.

If you can wait, Thursday the 20th morning also has potential, with a 3 ft swell from the W, but it’s short period (7 seconds) and the energy is only moderate (97). It’s a clean option, but it’s not as good as that 12th.

Overall, it’s a lean period. The first week is a total dud, and the second week offers a few small, clean windows. The 12th morning is your best bet if you’re keen.

Rusty.

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