Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with 952 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Indicators.
Right at the start, there’s a little wait. The first surf worth mentioning kicks off on Wednesday the 22nd, but it’s nothing special. The standout spot is Indicators, a point break that’s fairly consistent and works best with a WNW swell. This one’s advanced level – not for beginners.
Wednesday morning the 22nd: 0.9m SSW swell, 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. Cross-on wind from the SW at 10 km/h. Combined energy is moderate (606). Water temp is 15°, a touch warmer than normal.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th: swell drops to 0.8m and 0.7m, same SSW direction. Winds stay cross-on or onshore. The long period on Friday (24 seconds) will be straight.
Saturday the 25th: 0.9m SSW, 21-second period, energy 844. Winds are cross-on in the arvo, mornings clean. Sunday the 26th: 0.9m SSW, 19 seconds, energy 724. Still marginal.
Monday the 27th: 1.0m, then 1.1m Tuesday the 28th. Periods around 18 seconds. Combined energy hits 1165 Tuesday arvo. Light onshore mornings, cross-on afternoons.
Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th: 0.9m to 1.1m, 16-second periods. Winds onshore. Energy in the 800s.
Friday the 31st: shift to NW swell at 1.7m, but only 8 seconds – short period, wind swell. Energy 814. Onshore winds.
Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August: 1.3m to 1.4m, WNW, 8 seconds. Energy drops to 290-347. Sunday arvo has glassy conditions – finally clean. Surfable but ordinary.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th: 1.5m to 1.9m, WNW, 8 seconds. Onshore winds. Energy moderate.
Wednesday the 5th: biggest swell – 2.2m NW, 9 seconds. Energy 1425 – strong. Onshore wind. Experts only.
Thursday the 6th: 1.4m WNW, 9 seconds. Cross-on wind. Energy 476.
The real standout is Indicators, but only if you pick cleaner windows like Wednesday morning the 22nd or Saturday morning the 25th. Expect crowds often.
If you’re not advanced, avoid when it’s over 1.5m, like on the 5th. Over 2.5m is expert-only. Short period means steep drops.
There’s a long stretch from the 31st to the 6th with no real recommendations. Keep checking.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 303 | 321 | 229 | 213 | 263 | 487 | 487 | 412 | 718 | 578 | 790 | 590 | 566 | 491 | 666 | 876 | 530 | 751 | 751 | 736 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:38PM1.58m | 9:21AM1.06m | 6:24PM1.60m | 10:17AM1.17m | 7:13PM1.63m | 10:57AM1.24m | 8:00PM1.66m | 11:30AM1.27m | 8:44PM1.68m | 11:58AM1.27m | 9:25PM1.69m | 12:20PM1.26m | 10:03PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:10AM0.83m | 1:23AM0.18m | 12:22PM0.96m | 2:15AM0.09m | 1:30PM1.03m | 3:00AM0.01m | 2:26PM1.05m | 3:39AM-0.06m | 3:12PM1.03m | 4:14AM-0.11m | 3:50PM1.00m | 4:46AM-0.15m | 4:25PM0.95m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 257 | 161 | 75 | 229 | 213 | 156 | 487 | 487 | 412 | 718 | 578 | 790 | 590 | 566 | 173 | 666 | 876 | 300 | 751 | 751 | 429 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 339 | 303 | 321 | 94 | 87 | 78 | 154 | 125 | 103 | 96 | 59 | 73 | 49 | 72 | 491 | 45 | 56 | 530 | 54 | 33 | 627 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 12 | SSE 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 26 | SSW 26 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 29 | 71 | 9 | 66 | 263 | 132 | 98 | 66 | 41 | 21 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 40 | 20 | — | 56 | 2 | 33 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 20 | 42 | 31 | 37 | 73 | 94 | 85 | 88 | 106 | 85 | 154 | 320 | 178 | 243 | 507 | 287 | 348 | 736 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 150 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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