Indicator Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.78° N 118.43° W

Issued: 10 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Indicator sea temperature is
19.8° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Indicator surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 1.3m 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 1.3m 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 get into it.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and ordinary for the most part. We’ve got a big gap of nothingness at the start, with hardly any surf worth mentioning until we get well into the second week. The wave energy is mostly weak, and the wind is often onshore or cross, making a mess of things. Hold tight, because the best of the lot is a long way off.

First up, we’ve got the only real standout in the whole run. On Saturday, July 18th, the morning looks like the pick of the month. The break here is a reef and point setup, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. That morning we’re looking at a clean 2ft swell from the south-west, with a very long period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean and lined up. The combined wave energy is strong, sitting at 268 (moderate to strong energy). This is for the crew who know what they’re doing, though. The water temp is about 68°F, which is 4°F warmer than average for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit. Just keep in mind, with a period that long, this swell might want to break a bit straight on a beach break, but at a reef and point, it’ll be a thing of beauty. Expect some crowds – it’s listed as “sometimes” busy, so get there early.

Before that, things are grim. From July 5th all the way through to July 17th, there’s a dry spell of about 13 days where the surf is either too small, too choppy, or the wind is just junk. You’ll see tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, with short periods and cross-on winds. The wave energy is weak, often under 100. It’s not worth paddling out for.

After the Saturday morning high, the rest of the outlook fades again. Sunday, July 19th morning has a clean 2ft from the south-west with a 16-second period, but the wave energy is moderate (141) and the wind is light cross-off. It’s surfable but ordinary – a consolation prize if you missed the Saturday window.

So, to sum it up: the only real day to circle on the calendar is the morning of Saturday, July 18th. Everything else is a write-off. It’s a long wait, but that one session should be worth it. Keep your eyes on the sky, and don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
6
1
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.5
SW
15
1.3
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
7
1.1
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
10
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
W
6
0.3
W
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
5
34
31
33
83
71
106
177
55
45
130
51
72
53
35
20
12
11
6
5
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
W
10
SW
10
SSW
20
W
10
SSE
5
SW
25
W
10
SSE
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SW
15
SE
20
SE
10
S
10
SE
15
SSE
5
SW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
High Tide
2:23PM1.67m
1:12AM1.61m
3:00PM1.76m
2:25AM1.42m
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
Low Tide
7:52PM1.16m
7:58AM0.66m
9:19PM1.06m
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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:06
8:06
 mm
Temp °C
18
19
19
19
20
20
19
20
20
20
21
20
21
21
20
20
21
19
20
20
20
Feels °C
20
18
17
19
19
18
20
18
19
21
20
20
21
21
20
20
21
20
19
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.6
SSW
16
1
W
6
0.9
W
7
0.7
SSW
18
1.3
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.8
SSW
16
1.1
W
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
W
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
207
121
25
31
169
83
71
280
177
55
339
130
298
223
53
209
191
188
193
199
170
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.3
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
W
6
0.3
W
5
Energy kJ
68
68
197
173
154
223
408
106
276
268
18
306
51
72
220
35
20
12
11
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
20
0.1
S
7
0.2
SSW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
19
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
3
54
71
117
28
253
1
13
103
123
2
2
36
2
2
10
7
2
7
7
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
S
3
Energy kJ
5
34
33
48
45
9
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
166
148
20
2
117
1
2
67
0
2
62
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
8
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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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