
Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 783 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 (Jul 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 20s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this stretch isn’t exactly firing. The whole 16-day window is full of marginal surf and dodgy conditions, and the models are showing a lot of “questionable tide” warnings. The first real surf worth paddling out for doesn’t even show up until Friday the 10th, and even then, it’s not a classic.
The standout window is actually on Thursday the 16th. There’s a solid pulse of swell – 7 ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a chunky 1466 (moderate to strong). That’s the biggest energy reading of the whole run. The wind is light and offshore (W at 6 mph), which should keep things reasonably clean, though it’s a bit cross-on in the afternoon. This is a point break (Indicators), so that NW groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s a spot for advanced surfers only, and it’s fairly consistent but sheltered from the swell, so don’t expect barrels. The water temperature is 60° – that’s 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s noticeably warmer than average.
Before that, there’s a bit of a dry spell. Friday the 10th morning has a 7 ft NW swell, but the wind is offshore and light, and the energy is 1436 (moderate to strong). The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s touch and go. Saturday the 11th has a tiny 5 ft NW swell in the morning, but it drops off fast. The rest of the first week is mostly weak, with heights under 4 ft and poor scores.
After the 16th, it drops away again. The second week has a few pulses of longer-period swell – 17 seconds on the 17th and 18th – but the heights are tiny (2 ft to 3 ft), and the wind is mostly cross-on. Those long-period swells at a beach break tend to break too straight, so it’s not ideal. The 24th and 25th of July have a couple of 6 ft WNW swells, but the scores are still only marginal.
Overall, this is a tough outlook. If you’re an expert, the Thursday morning of the 16th at Indicators is your best bet – just keep an eye on the tide. For everyone else, there’s not much to get excited about. The water is warm, but the waves are mostly a letdown. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
673 | 386 | 338 | 268 | 249 | 246 | 238 | 233 | 229 | 187 | 184 | 136 | 133 | 171 | 268 | 390 | 351 | 628 | 783 | 435 | 318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:19AM1.04m | 7:05PM1.87m | 10:22AM1.17m | 8:01PM1.95m | 11:09AM1.26m | 8:57PM2.01m | 11:51AM1.33m | 9:52PM2.02m | 12:31PM1.37m | 10:45PM1.98m | 1:10PM1.40m | 11:37PM1.87m | 1:48PM1.42m | 00:29AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.91m | 2:34AM-0.25m | 1:43PM0.98m | 3:26AM-0.41m | 2:47PM0.98m | 4:16AM-0.50m | 3:46PM0.93m | 5:03AM-0.54m | 4:42PM0.86m | 5:48AM-0.51m | 5:38PM0.79m | 6:32AM-0.41m | 6:37PM0.71m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 9 |
381 | 256 | 197 | 149 | 249 | 192 | 238 | 202 | 193 | 177 | 184 | 136 | 133 | 85 | 153 | 207 | 50 | 355 | 435 | 122 | 318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | W 18 |
382 | 2 | 242 | 242 | 7 | 246 | 233 | 233 | 229 | 187 | 15 | 127 | 102 | 37 | 152 | 120 | 31 | 125 | 125 | 120 | 167 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 21 | — | W 18 | W 16 | SSW 18 | S 18 | W 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | WNW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 15 |
— | — | 9 | — | 6 | 5 | 61 | 25 | 19 | 51 | 37 | 96 | 36 | 81 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 28 | 123 | 14 | 76 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | — |
673 | 386 | 338 | 268 | 178 | — | — | — | — | — | 181 | — | — | 171 | 268 | 390 | 351 | 628 | 783 | 435 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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