Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Alright, let’s break it down. Over the next couple of weeks, this spot is a tough one to read. The swell comes and goes, but the wind and conditions don’t often line up for a proper session. There are a few moments that might get you excited, but you’ve gotta pick your moments carefully.

Indicators is a point break for advanced surfers only, and it’s fairly consistent. It likes swell from the WNW. Right now, there’s nothing on offer for the first few days. The water’s at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nice for the skin, but that’s about the only bonus early on.

We start seeing a bit of life from Monday the 14th. Monday morning brings a clean 5ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period. The wind’s offshore from the WSW, light at 3 mph, which should keep things tidy. Wave energy is moderate at 426, and while the conditions are marginal, it’s the best of a quiet bunch. If you’re keen, that’s your window.

Tuesday the 15th has similar morning energy—5ft from the WNW, period still 9 seconds, but the wind is cross-on from the SW at 3 mph, so it’s not as clean. Wave energy is 447, but the wind will knock the surface around a bit. Not a standout.

Wednesday the 16th morning offers 4ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, again cross-on wind from the SSW at 6 mph. Energy is 436. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.

From Thursday the 17th through to the 23rd, we see a drop in size—mostly 2ft to 3ft swells from the SSW and SW, with longer periods (16 to 19 seconds) but poor conditions across the board. Wave energy dips and spikes between 326 and 593, but the winds are cross-on or onshore, and the surf quality is rated poor. This stretch is a write-off for quality waves.

Then on Saturday the 26th, something shifts. The morning brings glassy conditions with a 3ft swell from the WNW, period 10 seconds. Wave energy is 362. The wind is glassy from the SW at 3 mph. It’s small, but if you want a clean, easy paddle, this is your moment. Sunday the 27th morning is also glassy—3ft from the WNW, 9-second period, energy 269. Again, small but clean.

The standout for the whole period is Monday the 14th morning. That 5ft WNW swell with offshore wind gives you the best chance of a proper wave at Indicators. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and the energy is solid for the size. The crowds are often here, so you might have company, but for a wave that’s got some push and shape, it’s your best bet.

After that, it’s a long wait until the glassy mornings on the 26th and 27th, but those are tiny—more for a longboard or a funboard session. If you’re after something bigger, you’re out of luck this run.

Signing off, Rusty.

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