Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta say it’s a bit of a slow start. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty average conditions. The water’s sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s something.

We’ve got a solid run of small, marginal surf from now through to the middle of next week. The swell is hanging around mostly 2ft to 4ft out of the WNW, with periods around 9 to 10 seconds, and the wind is mostly a light cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is weak to moderate (433 to 541), so it’s not going to be pushing any real power. The forecast for these days is pretty poor, and honestly, I’d say save your energy. There’s a bunch of days in a row here where the conditions just aren’t lining up for a decent paddle.

The real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is Tuesday the 18th. That morning at Indicators (Indicators) is looking like the best window in the whole run. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a long-period 3ft SSW groundswell (15 seconds) rolling in. The combined energy is moderate (477). This is a point break, so that long-period swell is going to wrap in nicely. It’s sheltered from the swell direction, so it won’t be huge, but the offshore wind direction is ENE, which is perfect for this spot. The forecast tags it with “expect good surf conditions.” Now, it’s a fairly consistent spot, but it is an advanced wave, so it’s not for the learners. Crowds are often a thing here, so get in early.

After that, we’ve got another gap of poor conditions until Thursday the 20th. That afternoon shows a bit of promise with a 5ft WNW swell and glassy winds, but the swell period is a short 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker. The combined energy is moderate (601). It’s a marginal forecast, but that glassy wind is a big win.

Looking further out into the second week, the weekend of the 23rd and 24th shows a bit more size. The swell builds to 5ft to 6ft out of the WNW on Sunday and Monday, but with a short period of 8 to 9 seconds, and cross-onshore winds. The combined energy gets up to strong (753) on the Monday morning, but it’s going to be a bit of a messy, short-period windswell. It’s a long-range call, so take it with a grain of salt, but it could be okay for a paddle if you’re desperate.

So, to wrap it up: Tuesday the 18th morning is your best bet. Get on it early. The rest of the time, it’s mostly small and a bit sloppy. If you’re a beginner, the swell never really gets over 7ft in the good windows, so you’re safe, but the quality is low. For the experts, that 3ft point break is where it’s at.

Rusty.

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