Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.9° C
2.3° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 947 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicators this week:

The surf forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 20s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this spot.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week and a bit is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got some swell around, but it’s mostly messy, short-period stuff and the wind just isn’t doing us any favours. The good news is, things start to clean up towards the end of the run, especially on the last weekend.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, July 11th. It’s small, with a 3ft swell from the SSW. That’s a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds, which is a good sign for shape, but it’s a sheltered spot, so the energy is pretty weak (345). The water is cooking at 61°F, which is over 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real treat.

The pattern doesn’t change much through the middle of the week. We see a slight bump in size on Tuesday, July 14th. The morning swell hits 5ft from the NW, but with a short period of 8 seconds, it’ll be a bit weak and lumpy (512). The afternoon is the real highlight here – the wind goes glassy, and the swell drops to 4ft from the WNW. It’s not a classic, but that glassy surface will make it feel way better than it looks on paper.

The real action kicks off around Thursday, July 16th. The morning sees a solid 7ft swell from the NW, with a moderate period of 9 seconds. The energy is pumping (1302), but 7ft is getting into expert territory, and the morning wind is cross-onshore, making it a bit of a battle. The bigger sets will be a handful.

Friday, July 17th, is a bit more manageable. The swell drops to 4ft, still from the WNW, and the wind is light and onshore. It’s a step down in size, but it’s more user-friendly.

Now for the standout. You’ve got to wait for it, but Saturday, July 26th, is the one. The afternoon delivers a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. The wind goes glassy, the energy is solid (791), and the conditions are described as good. That long period will wrap in nicely at this point break, giving you clean, lined-up waves with plenty of power for the size. The crowds will be a factor here – it’s a spot that’s often busy, and with conditions this good, expect company.

Before that, the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th, is a decent warm-up. A 3ft SSW swell with a very long 20-second period and glassy conditions (733 energy). It’s a bit smaller, but the shape will be there.

So, the long and short of it: most of the next two weeks is small and bumpy, but if you’re patient, the last weekend – especially the afternoon of Saturday, July 26th – is your best bet. It’s a promising call, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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14
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14
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
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229
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229
187
184
169
238
166
262
306
294
947
673
426
360
262
203
190
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
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10
W
5
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NW
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High Tide
10:22AM1.17m
8:01PM1.95m
11:09AM1.26m
8:57PM2.01m
11:51AM1.33m
9:52PM2.02m
12:31PM1.37m
10:45PM1.98m
1:10PM1.40m
11:37PM1.87m
1:48PM1.42m
00:29AM1.70m
2:25PM1.45m
1:22AM1.49m
Low Tide
1:43PM0.98m
3:26AM-0.41m
2:47PM0.98m
4:16AM-0.50m
3:46PM0.93m
5:03AM-0.54m
4:42PM0.86m
5:48AM-0.51m
5:38PM0.79m
6:32AM-0.41m
6:37PM0.71m
7:14AM-0.26m
7:39PM0.64m
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Information about the Indicators Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Indicators provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Indicators can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Indicators 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 (Indicators) 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 Indicators 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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