Surf Forecasts:
Indicator surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, W swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicator in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long dry spell with nothing rideable for the first eleven days, right through to Saturday the 19th of July. From Tuesday the 8th all the way to Friday the 18th, the surf is flat or absolutely gutless, with tiny swells and poor conditions. You’d be wasting your time even looking at it.
Now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Saturday the 19th of July finally shows some life. The morning brings a glassy, dead-calm start with a 2ft swell from the southwest, but that’s coming in with a solid 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is moderate 260. This long-period stuff will wrap nicely into the reef and point setup here (remember, this is a reef and point break), so expect some nice, lined-up waves with plenty of push. But it’s still only small, so don’t get over-hyped. The afternoon gets blown out by a moderate cross-shore.
The real standout is Monday the 20th of July. Early morning sees offshore winds from the south, clean conditions, and again a 2ft swell from the southwest with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 319 – that’s proper grunt for the size. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the face should be smooth. This is your best window, full stop. The swell direction lines up nicely with that optimum northwest direction for this break, and the consistency is fairly consistent, so you’ll get a few.
Just a heads up – this spot can get a crowd sometimes, especially when it’s small and clean like that. Also, the water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is a whopping 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s much warmer than usual, so you might get away with a thinner wetsuit or even a springy.
After that, it fades back into tiny surf for the rest of the run. That Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are back to rubbish. So, mark your calendar for the 19th and 20th – the 20th is the one to go for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 21 | SW 19 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 55 | 106 | 150 | 56 | 43 | 130 | 96 | 71 | 51 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 59 | 12 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:43PM1.87m | 4:11AM1.28m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34AM0.80m | 10:49PM0.89m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 7 | 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 | W 5 |
| kJ | 55 | 280 | 150 | 56 | 339 | 130 | 298 | 223 | 284 | 209 | 191 | 188 | 193 | 196 | 170 | 183 | 134 | 108 | 139 | 71 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | S 15 | W 5 | W 5 | S 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 408 | 106 | 276 | 268 | 16 | 306 | 96 | 71 | 51 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 2 | 4 | 56 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | W 5 | S 14 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 103 | 123 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 59 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 51 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 117 | 0 | 2 | 62 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 166 | 10 | 2 | 62 | 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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