Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
16.0°C
1.0° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 865 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 14th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, takin' a look at the numbers for your local break, Indicators. This point is picky—needs that west-northwest swell, and for the next 16 days, it's gonna be a long, dry spell.

The water is a standard 61°, nothin' out of the ordinary. Right now, we've got a moderate groundswell from the south-southwest (620 combined energy), but it's coming from the wrong way. The wind is blowin' onshore or cross-onshore, so it's a total washout through the first week.

We get a little bump on Sunday the 13th—some waist-high 4ft swell from the WNW with a glassy morning, but the period is a weak 7 seconds. It's surfable, but it'll be soft and not worth gettin' too excited about.

Monday the 14th pushes a bit bigger, 6ft from the WNW, but the wind goes onshore again and the period is a short 9 seconds. Choppy and messy.

The one and only real shot comes on Tuesday morning, September 15th. The swell is a clean 5ft from the WNW, and we get a glassy dawn. The period hits 8 seconds, which is just enough. It's not a standout for size, but for this fickle spot, the right direction and absolute zero wind is the whole game. This is your best bet, and for surfers who are comfy on a wave of that size.

After that, we're back to checking the charts. From around the 18th, we see some very long-period groundswell (16-19 seconds) from the south-southwest, with combined energy up to 480, but it's an angle that just won't wrap in here. The glassy mornings will look pretty, but the waves will be puny—under 3ft from the wrong direction. Indicators will be almost flat.

So, there ya go. There's a whole lot of nothin' in this forecast, and one Tuesday morning that might just save your week. Always the way with a spot like this.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
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2
1
1
2
1
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1
1
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2
1
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3
2
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
6
1.9
NW
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
430
425
403
309
305
211
159
123
170
509
426
426
766
284
192
197
144
168
164
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
0
N
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
W
25
NW
10
N
5
WSW
15
NW
0
NNW
5
WSW
10
W
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
Wind State
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glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
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on
glassy
High Tide
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
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:22
7:22
7:20
7:19
7:16
7:15
7:14
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Temp °C
29
22
21
24
18
20
24
17
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15
Feels °C
28
22
20
23
18
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21
13
16
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15
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20
16
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18
15
16
17
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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