Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking for Indicators. It’s a slow start, but there’s a couple of windows of fun if you’re willing to wait.

The first week is pretty quiet. Thursday afternoon the 16th serves up a 5ft WNW swell, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and cross-on, making for sloppy conditions. The energy is moderate (539), but it’s not worth paddling for.

From Friday the 17th through Sunday the 21st, we’re looking at small, long-period swells from the SSW and SW, all around 2ft to 3ft. The winds are offshore or glassy at times, which is promising, but the wave height is just too small. The energy is moderate (538 to 652), but the waves are barely breaking. Monday morning the 20th has a glassy 3ft SSW swell, but it’s still very ordinary.

Now, things perk up on Tuesday the 21st. Tuesday morning brings a 4ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 752, and the forecast says expect good surf. This is the first real standout. The wind is calm, so the waves will be clean. The period is long enough to have some power.

The middle of the week gets a bit messy again, with smaller 3ft to 3ft SSW swells and cross-on winds. The energy drops (312 to 529). The long-period (24-second) swell on Friday the 24th is a tease – it’s a very long period, better for a point or reef, but the height is only 2ft.

The real payoff is on Monday the 27th. Monday morning has a 4ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, with energy climbing to 1229. But it’s Monday afternoon that’s the standout. The swell is 4ft from the SSW, with a 19-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 1337, which is strong. The forecast says expect very good surf conditions. This is the one. The wind is nearly flat, giving you a clean, lined-up wave. The direction and period are perfect for this spot.

Tuesday the 28th keeps the energy high (1504 and 1465) with 4ft to 5ft SSW swells, but the winds are cross-on, which will chop things up. The rest of the run into the 31st fades into smaller, cross-on conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a slog. Tuesday morning the 21st is your first decent option, but the real gem is Monday afternoon the 27th. That’s the day to mark. Clean, long-period groundswell. The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so a spring suit might be plenty.

Rusty

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