Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
16.1°C
1.1° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 578 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SW 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 (Sep 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 14th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 14th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Indicators (point). It’s a sheltered little setup, mostly pulling in WNW swell, and it’s an advanced wave. The water’s sitting at 61° — a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, nothing too wild.

Right now, there’s not a lot happening. Wednesday morning the 9th sees a tiny 1ft SSW swell, but the energy’s weak at 251 and conditions are poor. That theme carries through Thursday and Friday the 10th and 11th — marginal at best, with small 3ft to 3ft SSW swells, moderate energy (551–640), but onshore winds keep it messy. Not worth paddling out for.

Now Saturday the 12th morning is where things perk up a bit. Glassy conditions, 3ft SW swell with a 14-second period — that’s a proper groundswell, and combined energy sits at 455. It’s only a 2/5 quality wave but with glass like that, you’ll get some clean little runners. The afternoon turns ugly though — 25 km/h NW cross-onshore chops it to bits.

Sunday the 13th morning is a standout: glassy again, 5ft NW swell but look at that period — only 7 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, so it’ll be lumpy and fat. Energy is moderate at 549. For a point break, that short period doesn’t do many favours, but if you’re hungry, there’ll be something to ride.

Monday the 14th morning is the real highlight of the whole outlook. Glassy conditions, 4ft WNW swell with a 9-second period — moderate energy at 406. That’s a solid, clean wave for the advanced crew. By afternoon the swell jumps to 6ft WNW and energy hits 1053, but it’s onshore and marginal. That’s a lot of water moving — more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session in the afternoon, to be honest.

Tuesday the 15th drops back: 4–4ft WNW, short 8-second period, poor conditions. Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th sees tiny 2–2ft SSW swells with long 16–19 second periods — energy low to moderate (232–505). The long period means cleaner lines at a point like this, but the size is barely there. Saturday the 19th afternoon is worth a mention: glassy, 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, energy 551 — a proper long-period groundswell. It’s small but glassy and lined up.

Sunday the 20th afternoon repeats that: glassy, 2ft SW, 19-second period, energy 457. Again, tiny but clean. Monday the 21st stays marginal with 3–3ft SSW/SW, 17-second period, moderate energy. Tuesday the 22nd goes poor again.

Wednesday the 23rd through Thursday the 24th: winds pick up strong — 20–30 km/h WNW cross-onshore, choppy and lumpy, 2ft SW, poor. That’s not surfable.

Best bet: Monday the 14th morning — 4ft WNW, glassy, point break, moderate energy. That’s the one. Saturday the 12th morning is a close second for the glassy conditions on a 14-second groundswell, even if it’s small. Second week has a couple of glassy windows on the 19th and 20th but the swell’s tiny — worth a look if you’re desperate.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.4
SSW
19
0.7
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19
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
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17
0.9
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17
0.9
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0.9
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16
0.9
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15
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SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
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14
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NW
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1.3
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1.2
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1.3
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9
1.9
WNW
9
1.4
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8
1.2
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8
1.1
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
148
309
267
368
432
430
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403
309
301
211
158
266
154
183
262
578
284
197
149
94
Wind (km/h)
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5
WNW
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NE
5
WSW
10
W
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NNE
10
WSW
10
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5
N
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25
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NNW
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WSW
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High Tide
10:40AM1.46m
9:49PM1.71m
11:09AM1.50m
10:42PM1.62m
11:37AM1.54m
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
Low Tide
3:46PM0.51m
4:18AM-0.13m
4:32PM0.36m
4:54AM-0.02m
5:17PM0.24m
5:28AM0.15m
6:01PM0.17m
6:01AM0.34m
6:44PM0.15m
6:33AM0.55m
7:29PM0.16m
7:04AM0.75m
8:19PM0.21m
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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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