Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, switching to feet and miles for you.

Right now, we’re in a lull. Over this 16-day stretch, there are only a couple of windows that look workable. The first week is mostly flat or messy, don’t waste your time. The real action doesn’t show up until mid-next week.

Starting Tuesday the 7th, there’s a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period. That groundswell has some reach, but the wave energy is weak (852) and the wind is light onshore. The water temp is 62°, which is much warmer than usual—over 5° above normal for this time of year, pretty unusual. This break, Indicators, is a sheltered point that really wants a NW swell to be good, so this south swell is a non-starter. Advanced wave, but messy.

Wednesday the 8th: 4ft from the SSW, still a long period, but the wind stays onshore and the conditions are marginal. Energy’s moderate at 1102, but still not lining up right.

Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th switch to a NW swell around 7ft, but period drops to 9 seconds—short and fat. Energy is strong, over 1500, but the shape’s not there. Winds are light onshore mornings, then poor in the afternoons. Too big for learners, and not clean enough for experts.

Saturday the 11th: swell drops to 4ft WNW with a short 8-second period, energy down to 503. Wind is slightly better—light onshore from WSW. Still marginal.

Sunday the 12th is similar, 3ft SSW morning, bumping to 5ft NW afternoon, but poor quality. Crowds often show at Indicators when the waves are rideable.

Monday the 13th into Tuesday the 14th morning is poor, small.

Then Tuesday afternoon, July 14th: 3ft WNW, 8-second period, and the wind goes glassy. First real clean window, even though energy is low (355). Surfable.

Wednesday the 15th afternoon: glassy again, swell now 5ft from the WNW with 8-second period and energy of 486. Now we’re talking. The report says “expect good surf conditions”—that’s a big tick.

Thursday the 16th afternoon is the pick of the pack: 6ft WNW, 9-second period, energy jumps to 1096, and it’s glassy. That’s clean, punchy, and has some push. For advanced surfers, this is the one. Beginners should sit this one out.

After that, it fades back to marginal.

So to sum it up: Thursday July 16th afternoon—6ft WNW swell, glassy, good energy. That’s your best bet. Wednesday July 15th afternoon is a solid backup with 5ft and clean winds. The rest of the window is small or out of alignment. The spot is fairly consistent and often crowded when it’s good, so expect company.

Rusty out.

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