Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 783 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk surf.
Look, it's a slow start. The first week is basically a total bust – lots of "marginal" and "poor" calls. There's a good eight-day stretch with nothing worth paddling out for. The action only really starts in the second week.
Our spot is Indicators (point break, sheltered). This is an advanced wave, so don't bring the soft-top. Water temp is average for the season, so a 3/2 wetsuit is the call.
The first real winner is Saturday, September 20th, in the morning. We've got glassy conditions with a clean 2.3ft SW groundswell rolling in with an 18-second period. That's a long, clean line that will wrap perfectly around the point. The combined energy is solid (439). It's the best bet of the entire run, but this spot gets crowded often, so you'll want to be early.
Next up is Tuesday, September 22nd, again in the morning. Another glassy session, with a clean 2.3ft SW groundswell at a 16-second period. Energy is 435. Another quality morning, but again, crowds are likely.
Finally, look out to Sunday, September 27th. The morning is glassy with a bigger 5.9ft WNW swell at 10 seconds and a massive energy reading of 862. That's a lot of ocean moving. This is expert territory only at that size, especially on a point. It's a promising call, but it's far out, so don't book the trip just yet.
Everything in between is a mix of onshore chop and weak, small waves. It's a waiting game until the 20th.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 309 | 301 | 211 | 158 | 120 | 122 | 350 | 273 | 311 | 783 | 304 | 197 | 177 | 181 | 170 | 164 | 198 | 138 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:33PM1.51m | 12:04PM1.56m | 00:23AM1.38m | 12:30PM1.57m | 1:16AM1.26m | 12:56PM1.57m | 2:16AM1.15m | 1:24PM1.56m | 3:35AM1.08m | 1:57PM1.53m | 6:37AM1.08m | 2:40PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM0.15m | 6:01PM0.17m | 6:01AM0.34m | 6:44PM0.15m | 6:33AM0.55m | 7:29PM0.16m | 7:04AM0.75m | 8:19PM0.21m | 7:34AM0.93m | 9:17PM0.26m | 8:04AM1.08m | 10:29PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 309 | 301 | 211 | 158 | 120 | 118 | 173 | 273 | 77 | 459 | 304 | 197 | 177 | 181 | 103 | 80 | 61 | 59 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 47 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 85 | 67 | 42 | 107 | 127 | 64 | 64 | 144 | 170 | 164 | 198 | 138 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | S 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | SSW 20 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 29 | 23 | 7 | 29 | 24 | 37 | 92 | 78 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 75 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 116 | 117 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 102 | 56 | 65 | 85 | 85 | 122 | 350 | — | 311 | 783 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 37 | 0 | 104 | 5 | 0 |
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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).
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