Indicator Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° N 118.43° W

Indicator Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicator sea temperature is
21.1° C
3.1° 

Indicator surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indicator surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicator over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for this spot. It’s a reef and point setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it likes it from the NW. We’re looking at a pretty quiet run overall, so don’t expect much for a while.

The forecast kicks off with a real dud. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are just about flat, with tiny 1 ft to 1 ft of weak, long-period swell and wind that’s all wrong. Not worth getting wet. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy there.

Thursday the 16th morning shows a little pulse. We’ve got a 1 ft SW swell, but what makes it interesting is the SE offshore wind. That’s clean, and the combined energy is moderate at 175. It’s small, but if you’re desperate for a log, you might find a couple. The afternoon picks up to 2 ft from the W, but the period drops to a short 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, though still clean with light cross-off winds.

Friday the 17th is a write-off in the morning despite offshore winds – the swell energy is weak (87) and the height is only 1 ft. The afternoon is clean but still tiny.

Now, Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th bring the best of a very average run. We’re looking at 2 ft SW swells with a nice 17-18 second period, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 230 on Saturday morning and 237 on Sunday morning. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. For a reef and point, that long period will wrap in nicely, offering some proper shape. This is your best bet, but keep it in perspective – it’s still small. Crowds are possible here, so you might have company.

Monday the 20th is more of the same, 2 ft and clean in the morning. The swell energy is still moderate at 198. After that, it drops off a cliff. From Tuesday the 21st all the way through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a massive gap of tiny, weak, or non-existent swell. The energy values are mostly in the single or double digits, and the wind is trash. There’s a blip on Monday the 27th, with a 3 ft SW swell and a strong energy reading of 468, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. The period is 18 seconds, which is long, but that cross-shore wind will mess it up. It’s a looker, but not a sure thing.

If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger winds on the 27th with that bigger swell and a beach setup might be more interesting than trying to paddle. For the rest of us, the standout is Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th mornings. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Mon
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
1.2
W
7
0.4
SW
16
0.7
W
10
0.4
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15
0.4
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14
0.4
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14
0.4
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15
0.6
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18
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18
0.4
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16
0.6
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17
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17
0.2
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15
0.6
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15
0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
58
49
109
108
95
155
89
90
55
54
74
76
192
201
0
235
235
17
191
201
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
WSW
30
W
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
W
20
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
25
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15
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15
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10
SSW
10
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10
SSW
15
WSW
10
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SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:57PM2.59m
10:55AM1.64m
9:47PM2.56m
11:36AM1.70m
10:36PM2.45m
12:18PM1.75m
11:25PM2.25m
1:00PM1.80m
00:15AM2.00m
1:42PM1.84m
1:09AM1.73m
2:26PM1.87m
2:15AM1.47m
3:13PM1.88m
Low Tide
4:20AM-0.16m
3:31PM1.00m
5:04AM-0.12m
4:25PM0.97m
5:45AM-0.01m
5:22PM0.95m
6:25AM0.16m
6:22PM0.96m
7:02AM0.36m
7:30PM0.96m
7:38AM0.58m
8:48PM0.94m
8:14AM0.79m
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8:05
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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