Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for this region. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of windows that’ll get the stoke going.

The standout is the Indicators point break. It’s a sheltered spot that likes a WNW swell, and it’s a fairly consistent advanced wave. The trouble is, the swell direction we’re getting is mostly SSW, so it’s not lighting up the way it could. The best bet lands on Friday morning, August 28th. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SSW with a long 17-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The wind is off the E at just 3 mph, making it glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 420, and it’ll be a morning of clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are often around here, so expect company. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The next morning, Saturday, August 29th, could be worth a look too. Early offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph with a 4 ft SSW swell, period of 18 seconds, and strong energy at 968. The forecast is a bit marginal, but with clean offshore wind, it’s worth a paddle. It’s not too big, but the long period might make it a bit walled-off at the beach, so stick to the point.

After that, the surf gets messy. Sunday morning, August 30th, has a 4 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and strong energy at 1030, but the wind is a light cross-on shore. It’s borderline, but the chop will spoil it.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Monday, August 31st, all the way through to Tuesday morning, September 8th, the surf is small and junk. Winds are all over the place, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell drops below 3 ft. The energy is weak, under 500 for most of it. It’s a long, frustrating 9-day gap. Not much to do but wax the board and hope.

Things start to perk up again on Wednesday morning, September 9th. The wind goes glassy—3 mph from the W—and a 3 ft SSW swell with a 18-second period rolls in. The energy is moderate at 466. It’s a clean, glassy morning. It won’t be big, but it’ll be smooth. That’s your second best window.

The final days, from Thursday, September 10th, to Saturday, September 12th, are marginal again. The swell sticks around 3 ft to 3 ft from the SSW, with periods dropping to 14-15 seconds. Winds are mostly light and onshore or cross-onshore, so the face will be a little bumpy. Not a write-off, but not a standout.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 28th is the pick of the fortnight, with Saturday the 29th morning a close second. The rest is a long dry spell until the 9th of September, which gives a clean but small morning. After that, it’s back to small and choppy.

Stay frothy.

Rusty.

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