Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. Right now, things are pretty flat with nothing worth paddling out for. The first decent chance comes Sunday the 13th, and we’ll see a few windows of clean surf before it fades out again. There’s a notable gap of several days with no good options around the middle of the period.

Indicators is our only real option here – a point break that’s pretty sheltered. It’s an advanced wave that’s fairly consistent, but you’ll likely be sharing it with a few crew. Water temp is sitting at 61°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing too crazy, just a touch balmy.

The first standout looks like Sunday the 13th in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft swell pushing in from the NW, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organised. The big win here is the glassy offshore conditions – WSW at 5 km/h, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate (552). It won’t be epic, but for a point break, those clean facelines will be worth it. The swell direction (NW) is not quite the optimum (WNW), but it’s close enough to get things running. For a Sunday morning without wind, I’d be keen.

Monday the 14th morning is also promising, with similar glassy WSW 5 km/h winds and a 6ft swell from WNW at 9 seconds. That’s a bit more period, meaning better shape and more push. The combined energy is moderate (567). This might actually be the pick of the run – a touch more size and longer lines. Again, that morning glass will have it looking like a mirror. Crowds are likely, so get in early.

Tuesday the 15th morning holds the same pattern: glassy conditions, 5ft swell from WNW at 9 seconds, and moderate energy (502). It’s a solid repetition of good wave quality but not a massive standout. Be aware that the swell is over 5ft, so it’s going to be pushing into the “too big for beginners” bracket, but fine for everyone else.

After that, things drop right off. From the 16th through to the 22nd, the swell fades to under 3ft, and most of the time the wind is cross-on or onshore, making it messy. There’s a long gap with nothing worth a mention. A promising but uncertain chance reappears on Sunday the 20th morning – glassy conditions again, but only 2ft from the SW with a long 18-second period. That’s a groundswell, and for a point, it could throw up some long, clean walls, but the size is tiny. The combined energy is moderate (407), but with such small swell, it’ll be a long wait between sets. For now, it’s a hopeful maybe.

The best call? Get out there Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th mornings at Indicators. Glassy, fun-sized, and with enough period to make it worthwhile. It won’t be pumping, but it’ll be clean and surfable.

Rusty.

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