
Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. Right now, things are pretty flat with nothing worth paddling out for. The first decent chance comes Sunday the 13th, and we’ll see a few windows of clean surf before it fades out again. There’s a notable gap of several days with no good options around the middle of the period.
Indicators is our only real option here – a point break that’s pretty sheltered. It’s an advanced wave that’s fairly consistent, but you’ll likely be sharing it with a few crew. Water temp is sitting at 61°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing too crazy, just a touch balmy.
The first standout looks like Sunday the 13th in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft swell pushing in from the NW, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organised. The big win here is the glassy offshore conditions – WSW at 5 km/h, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate (552). It won’t be epic, but for a point break, those clean facelines will be worth it. The swell direction (NW) is not quite the optimum (WNW), but it’s close enough to get things running. For a Sunday morning without wind, I’d be keen.
Monday the 14th morning is also promising, with similar glassy WSW 5 km/h winds and a 6ft swell from WNW at 9 seconds. That’s a bit more period, meaning better shape and more push. The combined energy is moderate (567). This might actually be the pick of the run – a touch more size and longer lines. Again, that morning glass will have it looking like a mirror. Crowds are likely, so get in early.
Tuesday the 15th morning holds the same pattern: glassy conditions, 5ft swell from WNW at 9 seconds, and moderate energy (502). It’s a solid repetition of good wave quality but not a massive standout. Be aware that the swell is over 5ft, so it’s going to be pushing into the “too big for beginners” bracket, but fine for everyone else.
After that, things drop right off. From the 16th through to the 22nd, the swell fades to under 3ft, and most of the time the wind is cross-on or onshore, making it messy. There’s a long gap with nothing worth a mention. A promising but uncertain chance reappears on Sunday the 20th morning – glassy conditions again, but only 2ft from the SW with a long 18-second period. That’s a groundswell, and for a point, it could throw up some long, clean walls, but the size is tiny. The combined energy is moderate (407), but with such small swell, it’ll be a long wait between sets. For now, it’s a hopeful maybe.
The best call? Get out there Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th mornings at Indicators. Glassy, fun-sized, and with enough period to make it worthwhile. It won’t be pumping, but it’ll be clean and surfable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
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368 | 432 | 430 | 425 | 403 | 309 | 301 | 211 | 206 | 281 | 302 | 284 | 445 | 508 | 426 | 352 | 383 | 142 | 144 | 168 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:09AM1.50m | 10:42PM1.62m | 11:37AM1.54m | 11:33PM1.51m | 12:04PM1.56m | 00:23AM1.38m | 12:30PM1.57m | 1:16AM1.26m | 12:56PM1.57m | 2:16AM1.15m | 1:24PM1.56m | 3:35AM1.08m | 1:57PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.36m | 4:54AM-0.02m | 5:17PM0.24m | 5:28AM0.15m | 6:01PM0.17m | 6:01AM0.34m | 6:44PM0.15m | 6:33AM0.55m | 7:29PM0.16m | 7:04AM0.75m | 8:19PM0.21m | 7:34AM0.93m | 9:17PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
368 | 432 | 430 | 425 | 403 | 103 | 301 | 211 | 158 | 127 | 118 | 284 | 445 | 77 | 426 | 352 | 228 | 142 | 113 | 76 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
75 | 111 | 78 | 99 | 51 | 309 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 120 | 23 | 85 | 44 | 42 | 107 | 127 | 64 | 62 | 144 | 168 | 164 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WSW 15 | WNW 12 | S 10 | WNW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
39 | 68 | 39 | 18 | 9 | 85 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 37 | 92 | 78 | 2 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 75 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 3 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — |
6 | 8 | 169 | 220 | 180 | 221 | 111 | 115 | 206 | 281 | 302 | — | — | 508 | — | — | 383 | — | — | 146 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 |
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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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