Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
14.8° C
0.3° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 8th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s be real about this one. Looking at the whole 16 days, it’s a tough stretch for the Indicators area. The swell is mostly small, and the wind is almost never on our side. It’s a bleak run with only a few days that might be worth a paddle, and even those are marginal. You’ll see a real gap here from the start until around the 8th of August where there’s just nothing happening.

The first possible chance comes on the morning of the 3rd of August. We’ve got a WNW swell of 5ft coming in with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (595). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW, which is not ideal but it’s not a total mess. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s a sheltered spot, so it might hold a little shape, but it’s a real struggle to get excited about. The crowds here are often an issue, and with surf this marginal, it’s a “maybe” for a keen surfer, not a “hell yes.”

The models then show a few mornings with an offshore wind, like the 6th of August, but the swell is tiny (2ft) and the period is long (13 seconds), which is more of a longboard cruise than a proper surf. The energy is weak (170). It’s just not enough.

The only real standout in this entire outlook is the morning of the 9th of August. The swell picks up to 5ft from the WNW again, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is the highest we see at 685 (moderate). The wind is a light offshore from the WSW. That’s clean. This is the best chance for a proper wave in the 16-day window, but it’s still a long way out so keep your expectations in check. The afternoon that day has the same size swell but the wind turns onshore, so the morning is the window.

The 10th of August (Monday) morning is a similar story with 5ft WNW swell and moderate energy (615), but the wind is cross-onshore again, so it’s not as clean as the 9th.

After that, the second week rolls in and it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The 15th of August has a pulse of 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore in the morning, but the energy is still moderate (558). It’s worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not a major session.

The reality is, for a point break that’s sheltered and needs a good WNW swell, this forecast is mostly a dud. The swell is there on a few days, but the wind is rarely right. If you’re a beginner, the 5ft days might be a bit much on the inside, but it’s not a heavy wave. For experts, there’s nothing here to get excited about.

Honestly, if the wind was out of the equation, some of these days would be okay, but the cross-onshore and onshore breezes ruin the surface. It’s a hard watch, and it’s normal for this area to go through blank runs like this. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
8
2.1
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
461
332
193
154
101
96
52
72
95
85
84
84
139
210
157
240
197
675
777
370
378
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SE
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
0
NW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
N
5
WSW
10
SW
0
NNW
10
SW
10
SW
5
NW
5
SW
10
SW
0
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
2:33PM1.52m
2:28AM1.11m
3:08PM1.60m
3:51AM0.99m
3:50PM1.68m
5:58AM0.94m
4:42PM1.75m
8:27AM1.04m
5:42PM1.81m
9:30AM1.17m
6:48PM1.87m
10:10AM1.27m
7:53PM1.92m
Low Tide
8:37PM0.49m
7:57AM0.45m
9:45PM0.38m
8:31AM0.66m
11:01PM0.25m
9:18AM0.85m
00:16AM0.10m
10:49AM1.00m
1:23AM-0.06m
12:33PM1.05m
2:23AM-0.21m
1:50PM1.01m
3:15AM-0.32m
part cloud
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6:13
6:15
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6:18
6:18
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8:13
8:12
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Temp °C
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21
17
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Feels °C
18
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19
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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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