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Indicators Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Indicators surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Indicators surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Indicators sea temperature is
14.9° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 188 | 125 | 398 | 508 | 490 | 256 | 256 | 250 | 167 | 165 | 158 | 149 | 141 | 139 | 318 | 663 | 645 | 239 | 354 | 398 | 211 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:56PM 1.50 | 10:40AM 1.27 | 10:25PM 1.61 | 11:37AM 1.27 | 10:57PM 1.71 | 12:36PM 1.25 | 11:33PM 1.77 | 1:39PM 1.22 | 12:14AM 1.79 | 2:48PM 1.19 | 1:02AM 1.76 | 4:06PM 1.18 | 1:59AM 1.67 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:26PM 0.20 | 4:09AM -0.06 | 4:01PM 0.32 | 4:50AM -0.24 | 4:36PM 0.47 | 5:34AM -0.36 | 5:14PM 0.63 | 6:21AM -0.41 | 5:55PM 0.77 | 7:14AM -0.39 | 6:43PM 0.89 | 8:13AM -0.33 | 7:48PM 0.98 | 9:20AM -0.24 | |||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | ||
| Sunset | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | ||
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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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