Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's see what we've got cookin' over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a stretch of small, clean but pretty underwhelming surf. The only spot that's really on the radar is Indicators, a sheltered point break that needs a solid WNW swell to get going. The early part of the period is all about a long-period SSW groundswell, but that's coming from the wrong direction for this spot. That means we're looking at marginal conditions with small waves, mostly in the 2ft to 4ft range, through the end of July. The wind is often light and offshore in the mornings, which is a tease, but the swell is just too weak and from the wrong angle to make it worthwhile. The combined wave energy is moderate but it's not directed where we need it.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off for a proper session. You'll see a few mornings with clean, glassy conditions, but the waves will be small and lack punch. The best of this early, weak period will be Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th of July, with 4ft of SSW swell and light offshore winds, but it's still a marginal call expecting any real quality.

Now, hold on to your board shorts, because the story changes as we roll into August. There's a bigger, more promising swell on the horizon. On Friday the 31st of July, we see a new, short-period (8s) swell from the NW start to build, and it's much more aligned with what Indicators wants. The real standout, the one I'm circling on the calendar, is Wednesday morning, August 5th. This is the only time in the whole forecast period where we get a "good surf conditions" call. We're looking at a solid 7ft of NW swell, and the wind is forecast to be glassy – dead calm. That's the recipe for a clean, powerful session at this point break. The combined energy is moderate, but the conditions are perfect. Keep in mind, this is a tricky, advanced wave, and with a 7ft swell, it'll be pushing it for anyone but experienced surfers. The short period (8s) means it will be a bit more walled up and less of a long, grinding groundswell, but with that glassy wind, it should still be a ton of fun.

After that, it drops off again. The window of opportunity closes fast, and we're back to smaller, weaker WNW swell through the second week of August, with the energy fading out completely by the 8th. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a scrap for small, clean waves from the wrong direction. The one true standout is that Wednesday morning, August 5th. If you can get out there, that's the day. It's a bit of a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are promising.

Rusty.

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