Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.7° C
2.1° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 0.7m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 16th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a long gap of nothing special before we even see a glimmer of hope. The first few days are dominated by weak, short-period windswell with poor surf conditions, so don’t even bother paddling out until we get deeper into the run.

The only real standout here is the break known as Indicators. It’s an advanced point break that’s fairly consistent but needs a very specific swell angle. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

The best action kicks off around Thursday, July 16th. We see a pulse of 6ft swell from the NW, but it’s a short 8-second period and the wind is onshore. The combined energy hits 962 (moderate) but it’s messy. It’s not until Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, that we get a tiny window of glassy conditions with a 3ft swell from the WNW, but it’s still only 8 seconds – ordinary, but at least clean. The real highlight comes on Friday, July 17th afternoon when a 2ft groundswell from the W rolls in with a long 17-second period. The energy is 434 (moderate). For a point break like Indicators, that long period will really juice up the lines, making for some proper, well-shaped waves. The wind is cross-on, which is a bit of a bummer, but the quality of the swell is the main draw here.

If you can wait, Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th keep that long-period SW groundswell alive (17-18 seconds), with 2ft of swell. It’s small, but that period means every wave has a ton of push. The wind stays onshore or cross-on, so it won’t be pristine, but for a savvy surfer who knows the take-off spots, there’ll be some gems.

After that, the second week drifts back into a weaker, more inconsistent pattern. Late in the run, Sunday, July 26th morning shows a 2ft swell from the SSW with a very long 20-second period and energy of 821 (moderate). That’s a promising long-range call, but it’s still a week and a half out, so treat it with caution. The wind is onshore, but at a point break, the long period could still produce some nice, grinders.

Crowds at Indicators are listed as "often", so expect company, especially when the quality swell shows up. It’s an advanced spot, so if you’re not comfortable on a steep take-off, give it a miss.

That’s the lot. Not a classic run, but a few windows for the dedicated crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.4
NW
7
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8
1.3
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1.7
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W
17
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16
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SW
18
0.6
W
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0.7
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SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
187
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136
133
126
199
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187
381
460
287
192
166
215
190
309
323
174
295
309
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
5
SW
10
SW
5
W
10
W
5
W
5
N
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WSW
5
W
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High Tide
8:57PM2.01m
11:51AM1.33m
9:52PM2.02m
12:31PM1.37m
10:45PM1.98m
1:10PM1.40m
11:37PM1.87m
1:48PM1.42m
00:29AM1.70m
2:25PM1.45m
1:22AM1.49m
3:02PM1.49m
2:20AM1.26m
3:39PM1.52m
Low Tide
4:16AM-0.50m
3:46PM0.93m
5:03AM-0.54m
4:42PM0.86m
5:48AM-0.51m
5:38PM0.79m
6:32AM-0.41m
6:37PM0.71m
7:14AM-0.26m
7:39PM0.64m
7:55AM-0.06m
8:46PM0.56m
8:35AM0.17m
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Feels °C
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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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