Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
14.8° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with 952 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

So, we’ve got a bit of a slow start over the next few days. The swell is coming in, but it’s pretty small and the wind is mostly onshore, making things messy. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a bit warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus. The first proper window of opportunity doesn’t really open up until Friday afternoon, July 24th, and that’s where things start to look interesting.

The standout spot here is Indicators (point). It’s a sheltered point break that likes a WNW swell, and we’re getting a long-period SSW groundswell coming through. The real magic happens on Friday afternoon, July 24th, when the wind goes glassy calm. The swell is only 2ft, but with a period of 24 seconds, that’s a proper long-period groundswell. It’s going to produce some clean, lined-up waves, though the sets will be spaced out. The energy is moderate (652), and the glassy conditions will be a major plus. This is a break for the advanced crew, and it can get crowded, so expect some company.

Moving into Saturday, July 25th, the morning looks marginal, but the afternoon glass-off returns with the same setup. Wave heights are a touch bigger at 3ft, still that long 21-second period, and the energy is solid (666). It’s going to be a similar story, clean and glassy, but with that long period, the point break will handle it nicely.

Sunday, July 26th, follows the same pattern. The afternoon glass-off is back at 3ft, with a 19-second period and energy of 820. The wind is perfect, and the waves should be clean and fun.

Then, on Monday, July 27th, the swell starts to ramp up. The morning hits 3ft with a 18-second period, but the energy jumps to 1795, which is strong. The wind is a bit onshore, but the afternoon sees a cross-onshore wind, so it’s not as clean. The bigger swell is coming, but the wind is playing tricks.

The best session of the whole forecast looks like Tuesday morning, July 28th. We’ve got 4ft of swell, 18-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is very strong at 1322. This is the one to circle. The waves will have real power, the sets will be clean, and the point break will be working. For the advanced surfer, this is the call.

Wednesday, July 29th, keeps the momentum. The afternoon session is glassy again with 4ft of swell and a 16-second period, and energy of 1231. Another very good window.

After that, the swell starts to fade and the period drops off. The wind stays mostly onshore, and the quality falls away. From Thursday, July 30th, the energy is dropping, and by the end of the first week of August, the surf is small, weak, and the wind is onshore. It’s a poor run.

So, the two absolute standouts are Tuesday morning, July 28th, and Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. Get on those.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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24
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24
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22
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
439
268
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314
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529
252
344
281
293
229
207
154
487
487
412
718
516
596
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WSW
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SE
10
WSW
10
SW
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WSW
10
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High Tide
3:39PM1.52m
3:30AM1.06m
4:16PM1.55m
5:12AM0.93m
4:56PM1.57m
7:41AM0.94m
5:38PM1.58m
9:21AM1.06m
6:24PM1.60m
10:17AM1.17m
7:13PM1.63m
10:57AM1.24m
8:00PM1.66m
Low Tide
8:35AM0.17m
9:59PM0.48m
9:18AM0.41m
11:12PM0.39m
10:07AM0.63m
00:22AM0.28m
11:10AM0.83m
1:23AM0.18m
12:22PM0.96m
2:15AM0.09m
1:30PM1.03m
3:00AM0.01m
2:26PM1.05m
3:39AM-0.06m
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Feels °C
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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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