Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got some windows to work with.

The swell starts off small and the conditions are a bit fiddly, but we see a pulse of energy building through the first weekend. The water is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

The standout session for the whole period looks like Friday afternoon, 7th of August. The swell is coming up to 7 ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 1338 (moderate wave energy). That’s a decent push of groundswell for the Indicators break. It’s a sheltered point break, so this longer-period swell will wrap in nicely there. The wind is onshore from the WSW at 9 mph, which isn't perfect, but for a point break it’s manageable. This is one for the advanced crew, as 7 ft is getting into expert territory. Crowds are often around here, so be prepared to share it.

The next best thing is Saturday morning, 8th of August. The swell drops back a touch to 5 ft from the WNW, but it’s still a rideable 10-second period. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph, keeping things fairly clean. This is a better option for the strong intermediate surfer, as the size is more manageable.

Before that, we have a solid run of surf from the 1st through to the 3rd of August. The swell sits around 5 ft to 6 ft from the WNW, with moderate energy in the 500-670 range. The wind is a bit variable, but Saturday afternoon (1st August) sees glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the W at 3 mph. That’ll be a clean, fun session on the 5 ft WNW swell. It’s still a bit of a size for beginners, but a good one for the rest of us.

After that first week, the surf goes quiet. From the 4th of August right through to the 11th of August, the conditions are poor and the swell drops off. We’re talking small, weak waves with a lot of cross-onshore wind. It’s a real lull.

Then, into the second week, things get interesting again but not for paddle surfing. From the 12th of August onwards, we get some very long-period energy arriving. The swell is tiny, around 2 ft to 3 ft, but with periods of 16 to 19 seconds. The combined energy is still moderate (around 400-600), which is all period, no height. For a sheltered point like Indicators, this might just produce a few clean, long rides for a very light board, but it’s specialist stuff. The wind is light cross-onshore. This setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the combination of long period and small height.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Friday, 7th August for the bigger NW swell, with Saturday 8th August as a solid backup. The first three days of the month have some fun waves too. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty

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