Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the surf on the horizon. Gotta be straight with you—this forecast is a bit of a slow burn, but there are a couple of moments that might make it worth hanging your wetsuit up for.

Water temp is around 60°F for the first session, which is just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Nothing crazy, but you won’t be freezing.

The only real standout for the first few days is Tuesday, July 28th, afternoon, at Indicators. It’s a point break, and it’s the only spot that’s really offering anything. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is strong at 1093. The wind is a light cross-onshore at 6 mph, so it’s not glassy, but it’s clean. That long period will be drawing nice lines down the point, but it’s an advanced wave, and crowds are often. Still, if you’re looking for a clean, powerful wave, this is it.

Wednesday morning, July 29th, is the real gem. WSW wind is straight offshore at 6 mph—that’s a major positive. The swell drops a hair to 4ft from the SSW, but the period is still a solid 16 seconds, and the energy is even higher at 1267 (very strong). This is a prime session for that point. Clean faces, long lines, and that offshore breeze will hold them up. This is the best of the whole run for the advanced crew.

After that, the quality drops off. Thursday the 30th has a spike of 6ft from the NW, but it’s short period at 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-on. That’s a lumpy, close-out mess.

Friday the 31st through Saturday, August 1st, the swell gets smaller and weaker. The combined energy is down around 500-800, and the wind is light cross-onshore. Nothing to write home about.

Now, the biggest swell of the period hits Sunday, August 2nd, morning. We’re looking at 8ft from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 1889 (very strong). That’s a serious swell, but it’s only for experts—anything over 8ft is a big step up. The wind is light cross-onshore from the SW. It’s a powerful beach break, but with that short period, it’ll be a bit of a washing machine. For the experienced, it’s a session, but it’s not pretty.

From Monday, August 3rd, through to Sunday, August 9th, the surf goes flat. The combined energy rarely gets above 500, and swell heights are mostly under 3ft. The wind is light and cross-onshore. There’s a brief moment on Thursday, August 6th, afternoon, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 2ft from the SW. That’s a tiny, clean wave for a longboard, but nothing to get excited about.

The final week is a write-off. From August 7th onwards, the combined energy is mostly in the 200-400 range, and the swell is all under 4ft. Winds are light and cross-onshore. There’s a slight uptick on Sunday, August 9th, morning with a 4ft NW swell, but it’s short period at 10 seconds and the energy is only 436. It’s a marginal look.

So, to sum it up: the standout is Wednesday morning, July 29th, at Indicators. Offshore wind, long-period groundswell, and strong energy. The Tuesday afternoon before it is your next best bet. After that, it’s a long wait for anything decent, and the second week is pretty much flat. Patience is the name of the game.

Rusty.

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