Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s get into it. It’s a slow grind to start, so don’t be rushing to the beach just yet. We’ve got a long window here, and the real treasure is buried at the end of it. Let’s take it day by day.

For the next few days, it’s flat and weak. The energy in the water is pretty pathetic, with readings in the 100 to 200 range (moderate wave energy at best). Tuesday and Wednesday mornings will have some clean, glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny – around 1ft – and the wind is light or calm. It’s rideable, but you’ll be scratching for anything. The water temp is 61°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a small silver lining.

From Thursday through the following Monday, the swell picks up a little, but it gets messy. We’ve got some 3ft to 3ft waves coming from the SSW, but the wind will be on it or cross-onshore, making things lumpy and choppy. That Thursday morning session might be the pick of this bunch – light winds and a bit more push – but it’s still pretty ho-hum. The period is around 17 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell, but there’s not enough size to get excited about. This stretch tests your patience.

The weekend is a write-off for quality. Saturday afternoon gets hit with a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 19 mph, which will chop up the 5ft of swell. It’s all over the place. A good day for the kites, honestly. Sunday is similar – a bit of size, but the wind is still cross-onshore and the period has dropped to 6-8 seconds, which is just junky.

Then we hit a real dead zone. From the 15th to the 20th, it’s pretty bleak. Small waves, poor conditions, and almost no energy in the water. There might be a couple of glassy mornings, but the swell is just too small to matter. You’re looking at a solid week of not much.

Now, let’s talk about the light at the end of the tunnel. Circle Monday, the 21st on your calendar. That’s when things start to turn. We’ve got a clean 3ft southwest swell with glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is starting to build – we’re looking at 749 (moderate wave energy). That’s a decent little wave, and with the offshore wind, it’s going to be clean. This is the first day that’s really worth getting up for.

The best is saved for last. Wednesday the 23rd is the standout of the entire 16-day period. We’ve got a proper swell kicking in from the WNW, pushing 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon. The period is a solid 13 seconds, which means it’s got some serious punch behind it. The combined energy is massive – 1292 – which is strong, very strong wave energy. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but it’s manageable.

This is the one to chase. But keep in mind, this spot, Indicators, is a point break that’s fairly consistent and works best on a WNW swell. It’s an advanced wave, and at 6ft, it’s pushing into expert territory. It’s a bit sheltered, so it might hold onto the swell better than some open beaches. The crowd factor is a concern – it’s often busy, so get there early. This is a long-range call, so there’s some uncertainty, but it’s looking like the best bet by a long shot.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother with the first week. It’s all about waiting for that pulse on the 23rd.

Rusty

Read more