Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.3°C
0.4° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next 16 days for our little patch of coastline. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so don’t expect much in the first week.

We’re looking at a point break that’s pretty sheltered and needs a good solid WNW swell to really light up. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s fairly consistent when it does get the right direction, but it’s a picky spot. The opening days from Monday the 31st of August through to Tuesday the 8th of September are a write-off for any decent surf. You’ll see small, messy, onshore wind-blown dribble, with the swell energy bouncing around in the weak to moderate zone (341 to 447). It’s just not on. We’re looking at a full nine-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September. The morning cleans right up, with glassy conditions and a light wind. The swell is tiny at 2 ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s pure groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (256). This is a sneaky window for a longboard or a fish, but the small size means it’s not a standout. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

Thursday the 3rd offers a similar story with a 2 ft SSW swell and a monster 19-second period. The energy is ticking up (409), but it’s a cross-on wind in the morning. It’s still marginal.

The best of what’s on offer, and the only real standout in the whole run, is actually the last few days. We’ve got a window from Saturday the 12th of September through to Monday the 14th. The swell builds from 4 ft on Saturday morning to a solid 7 ft by Monday afternoon. It’s all WNW groundswell with a period of 10 seconds. The energy jumps from moderate (470) right up to strong (822). The winds are light onshore or cross-onshore, but the size is building. The standout is Monday the 14th of September. The morning sees a solid 6 ft of WNW swell, with the combined energy hitting 781. The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but the power is there. The afternoon pushes 7 ft with 822 energy. This is going to be a proper, powerful, groundswell. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s not a super-long period, but it’s got grunt. For a point break, that WNW direction is what the spot is built for. This is the one to circle. Because it’s an advanced break, the 6 ft to 7 ft range is solid, expert-level stuff. It’s going to be hollow and fast. Crowds are often around here, so you’ll want to be keen.

The week before that, from the 9th to the 11th, is all marginal, with small swell and poor wind. The second week gets a bit more interesting, but the 14th is the clear winner. It’s a long-range call, so take it with a pinch of salt, but the charts are pointing to a solid pulse.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
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Rating
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1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
325
226
156
154
154
123
137
125
246
325
411
497
582
394
597
469
539
422
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SW
15
W
5
NW
10
SW
15
SW
5
ESE
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
NNE
5
SW
20
W
5
NE
10
WSW
25
WNW
5
NW
10
SW
15
W
5
E
Wind State
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
00:42AM1.32m
1:06PM1.58m
1:38AM1.21m
1:39PM1.66m
2:48AM1.11m
2:19PM1.70m
4:27AM1.04m
3:09PM1.73m
6:57AM1.08m
4:13PM1.73m
8:23AM1.19m
5:26PM1.74m
Low Tide
6:20AM0.35m
7:14PM0.25m
6:48AM0.54m
8:09PM0.20m
7:19AM0.73m
9:15PM0.16m
7:56AM0.91m
10:34PM0.12m
9:05AM1.05m
11:55PM0.04m
11:23AM1.11m
1:07AM-0.05m
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
part cloud
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
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7:37
7:37
7:35
7:34
7:31
7:30
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Temp °C
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16
19
16
16
18
16
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21
16
16
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Feels °C
14
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15
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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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