Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Indicators over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Monday the 20th is a no-go with poor surf conditions, so don’t even bother paddling out. The wait goes on through Tuesday morning the 21st, but that’s when things start to wake up. We’ve got a 4 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a nice 14-second period, and the wind is glassy – that’s a clean start. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about there. The combined wave energy is moderate (568), so there’s some push behind it. This is your best early window, but it’s only for the advanced crew; the break is sheltered and picks up WNW swell best, so this SSW direction is a bit off. Still, with glassy conditions, it’s worth a look.

Tuesday afternoon the wind shifts cross-onshore and the quality drops, so don’t expect much. Wednesday through Thursday the 22nd-23rd stay marginal with onshore winds, and the swell drops to 3 ft. Not great.

Now, here’s a standout – Friday the 24th morning. We’ve got a 2 ft SSW swell, but the period is a huge 24 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell, which means the waves will have serious shape and energy, but it’ll be breaking a bit straight at this beach setup. The combined energy is moderate (571). It’s marginal, but for a point or reef, this would be a gem. For a sheltered spot like Indicators, it’s worth a session if you’re patient. The wind is light onshore, so it’s not perfect, but the potential is there.

Saturday the 25th afternoon is a real treat. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW at 21 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The wave energy is strong (753). This is clean, long-period swell, and the glassy wind means it’ll be smooth. Crowds are likely here, so get in early. This is your top pick for the first week – the conditions are nearly perfect for a long, mellow session.

Sunday the 26th afternoon repeats the trick with glassy conditions and 3 ft SSW swell at 19 seconds, with strong energy (944). Another excellent window.

Then we hit the big stuff. Monday the 27th morning sees 4 ft SSW swell, but the combined energy rockets to 1439 (strong to very strong). The wind is onshore, so it’s messy. The real gold is Tuesday the 28th afternoon – 4 ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and glassy. The energy is huge at 1497. This is a standout for the experts. At 4 ft, it’s pushing the limit for beginners, but for anyone with skill, this is the best of the run. The wind is glassy, so the waves will be flawless.

Wednesday the 29th afternoon sees a change – a 7 ft WNW swell with a short 9-second period. That’s windswell, and it’s big, over 8 ft, so it’s expert-only. The energy is strong (1302), but the cross-onshore wind won’t help. For paddle surfing, it’s a bit of a mess – honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a standard surf.

From Thursday the 30th through to the end of the first week of August, it’s a mixed bag. The swell drops, the winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the conditions are poor to marginal. The combined energy for the early August run is weak to moderate (197-619). There’s no real standout in the second week – the WNW swells are short-period and onshore, and the SSW pulses are inconsistent. It’s a bit of a blank run, which is pretty normal for this area when the winds don’t line up. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, don’t plan a trip around the second week.

Rusty.

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