Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the imperial version.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the horizon. The first decent surf window kicks off Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, with a long-period SSW groundswell coming in. The break on the radar is Indicators, a sheltered point break that’s advanced-level and fairly consistent. This spot works best when the swell comes from the WNW, and we’re seeing a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell, but it’s coming from a direction that’s not ideal for this wave. The wind is a light cross-on from the WNW at 6 mph, so it’s not perfect, but the water is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 896. The conditions are described as marginal, so not a standout, but it’s the first surf on offer.

Thursday morning, July 30th, actually looks a bit cleaner. The swell drops slightly to 3ft, still from the SSW at 16 seconds, but the wind swings to a light offshore from the WSW at 3 mph. The energy jumps up to 1237, moderate-strong. The afternoon of the same day turns glassy, dead calm with WNW wind, and the swell is 3ft at 15 seconds, energy at 758. It’s a small, clean window, but it’s inconsistent.

The real standout, the one worth circling, is Friday afternoon, July 31st. We get a shot of WNW swell, 5ft at 8 seconds – short period, but the wind goes glassy, dead calm. The combined energy is 472. This is a rare moment of clean conditions for a point break that loves WNW swell. It’s the best on offer in the first week. The wave will be a little soft and short period, but it’ll be clean and fun.

Saturday morning, August 1st, sees a bigger 6ft NW swell at 8 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the WSW at 3 mph. The energy is 700. It’s potentially a bit too big for beginners, but for advanced crew, it’s worth a look. The afternoon has a cross-on wind, so quality drops.

Sunday, August 2nd, through to Monday, August 3rd, the swell stays around 5ft to 6ft, with a WNW direction, but the wind is consistently cross-on or onshore. It’s mushy and messy. Not great.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday, August 4th, through to Thursday, August 6th, the swell drops below 3ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-on. The conditions are described as poor. No surf to speak of.

Friday, August 7th, sees a pulse of 5ft WNW swell at 10 seconds, with an onshore wind. It’s marginal. Saturday, August 8th, is similar. The period from the 7th to the 10th is a bit of a lull, with onshore winds and marginal conditions.

The second week has a final pulse of long-period SSW swell from Tuesday, August 11th, into Thursday, August 13th. The swell is small, 2ft to 3ft, but with periods of 16 to 19 seconds – very long groundswell. The wind is offshore, but the size is tiny. The energy is weak to moderate. The point break will be clean but very small. Not a standout.

So, the best of the best is Friday afternoon, July 31st, at Indicators. The glassy conditions and the right swell direction make it the pick. The rest of the window is marginal or flat.

Rusty out.

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