Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
16.0°C
1.0° 

Indicators surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indicators surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 498 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 6th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 13th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what this stretch of coast has cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’re talking about a point break called Indicators, setup for advanced surfers only. This spot is sheltered and needs the swell to come from the WNW to really light up, and it’s fairly consistent when conditions line up. But let’s be real, the start of this run is a grind. There’s nothing worthwhile until the morning of Wednesday the 6th, and even that’s just tiny, weak stuff.

The water’s sittin’ at 61°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus for the early sessions.

Wednesday the 6th morning, we’ve got a glassy 1 ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is weak (251), so it’s really just dribbly little waves, but it’s clean as a whistle. You could get a few fun ones on a log if you’re desperate, but it’s not the standout.

The first real glimmer of hope arrives Thursday the 7th morning. The winds go glassy again, and the swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to moderate (832), so there’s actually some push. This is the pick of the first week for sure – clean, glassy, and a bit of life in the water. Don’t expect barrels, but the shape should be tidy.

Friday the 8th and Saturday the 9th mornings see the swell hold around 3 ft to 5 ft, but winds stay light onshore or mostly clean, so it’s marginal. Saturday afternoon gets chopped up by a 12 mph cross-onshore, so forget that.

Now, Sunday the 13th morning brings a bigger pulse of 6 ft from the NW, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and the energy is strong (924). This is too much size for beginners and only for the experienced crew. The wind is light onshore though, so it’ll be lumpy, not clean. Not the best call.

The real standout of the whole outlook lands on Monday the 14th morning. Glassy conditions, 5 ft of WNW swell (9-second period), and moderate energy (465). That’s a proper session for advanced surfers – clean, head-high waves with decent shape. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, things trail off. Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 17th have waves in the 4 ft to 5 ft range, but the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The combined energy stays moderate but the quality just isn’t there.

From Friday the 18th onward into the second week, the swell drops back to 2 ft to 3 ft, coming from the SSW with long periods. The energy is weak (down to 258 by Sunday the 20th). Winds stay light cross-onshore, so it’s small, weak, and choppy. Not worth paddling out unless you’re just keen for a float.

Bottom line: If you’re looking for the best on offer, hit it Thursday the 7th morning for clean, glassy fun, and do not miss Monday the 14th morning – that’s the standout session with clean 5 ft waves and no wind. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or too big and short-period to be real quality.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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2
1
2
1
1
2
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.4
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
405
301
305
178
43
123
198
80
69
148
309
267
453
437
430
425
331
309
273
254
418
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
WNW
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
E
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
NW
5
WNW
10
WNW
0
NNW
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
W
5
N
10
W
20
WNW
5
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:03AM1.28m
6:42PM1.76m
9:36AM1.35m
7:51PM1.77m
10:09AM1.41m
8:53PM1.76m
10:40AM1.46m
9:49PM1.71m
11:09AM1.50m
10:42PM1.62m
11:37AM1.54m
11:33PM1.51m
12:04PM1.56m
00:23AM1.38m
Low Tide
12:56PM1.02m
2:06AM-0.14m
2:02PM0.87m
2:56AM-0.20m
2:57PM0.69m
3:39AM-0.20m
3:46PM0.51m
4:18AM-0.13m
4:32PM0.36m
4:54AM-0.02m
5:17PM0.24m
5:28AM0.15m
6:01PM0.17m
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6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:29
7:28
7:25
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:20
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Temp °C
18
23
19
19
22
17
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24
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29
32
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26
29
22
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26
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24
18
Feels °C
17
20
17
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18
20
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21
28
30
25
25
28
22
22
24
19
19
21
16
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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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