Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow grind for the first week. There’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions from Thursday the 20th through to Wednesday the 26th, with tiny swell and mostly onshore or cross-on winds. The wave energy is weak to moderate (around 172 to 373), and the swell heights are barely worth a mention at 2 ft to 2 ft. You’re not missing much.

Things start to change around Thursday the 27th. That morning, we get a pulse of 6 ft swell from the NW, but with a short period of 8 seconds, it’s going to be crumbly and a bit messy. The energy jumps up to 745 (moderate), but the conditions are marginal. Still, it’s the first sign of life.

The real standout looks to be Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning session at Indicators (point break) is where you want to be. The wind is glassy, and the swell is 5 ft from the WNW with a solid 10-second period. That’s going to give you clean, lined-up waves with some punch. The combined energy is strong at 948. This is a sweet spot for advanced surfers—the 5 ft swell is right in your wheelhouse, and the glassy wind means absolutely no chop. It’s a point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Keep in mind, crowds are often here, so get in early.

Before that, Friday the 28th of August morning offers a decent option with 6 ft NW swell and a 9-second period, wind is offshore from the WSW, and the energy is very strong at 1032. The conditions are marginal, but that’s a lot of grunt. It’s a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s worth a paddle.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag—some waist-high pulses, but wind often spoils it. The morning of the 3rd is the clear winner.

Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Signing off, Rusty.

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