Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.1° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m Rusty, and here’s the story for the next 16 days.

First up, it’s a rough start. From Monday the 1st right through to Sunday the 6th, you’re lookin’ at a week of flat, poor surf. The swell is tiny, comin’ from the south-southwest, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, ruining any chance of a clean wave. Leave the board in the car.

The first real sign of life comes Monday the 7th. A little south-southwest groundswell shows up, but it’s still small. The standout is shaping up for Thursday morning, 10th September. The only spot in the game is *Indicators*, a point break that’s fairly consistent and best with an east-northeast offshore. Water temp is about 59°, which is right around normal for this time of year.

On the 10th, the swell is 3 ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, so the surface will be clean as a whistle. Combined energy is 399 (moderate), so there’s enough to have some fun. That’s the session to aim for. The break is sheltered, so the long-period swell might be a little straight at the beach, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be worth it.

Tuesday morning the 8th also has a glassy moment, but the swell is only 1 ft, so it’s a knee-high affair. A few other mornings – 9th, 10th, and 16th – have glassy wind and a bit of swell, but the energy is weak. The 16th is a long way out, so don’t bank on it.

Because it’s a sheltered point, the consistent windows are narrow. The 10th is your best bet. After that, the swell fades into the second week, with a little bump from the northwest around the 13th, but the period is short (9 seconds) and the wind turns onshore, so it’s choppy.

Bottom line: it’s a quiet stretch. The 10th is the one that’ll deliver. The rest is a gamble.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
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16
1
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16
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
123
137
131
246
415
348
497
582
486
590
469
451
512
334
301
242
186
67
59
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
E
5
S
10
SW
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
N
5
WSW
20
W
5
NNE
5
SSW
15
W
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NNE
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W
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N
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10
WNW
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Wind State
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cross-off
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:48AM1.11m
2:19PM1.70m
4:27AM1.04m
3:09PM1.73m
6:57AM1.08m
4:13PM1.73m
8:23AM1.19m
5:26PM1.74m
9:03AM1.28m
6:42PM1.76m
9:36AM1.35m
7:51PM1.77m
Low Tide
8:09PM0.20m
7:19AM0.73m
9:15PM0.16m
7:56AM0.91m
10:34PM0.12m
9:05AM1.05m
11:55PM0.04m
11:23AM1.11m
1:07AM-0.05m
12:56PM1.02m
2:06AM-0.14m
2:02PM0.87m
2:56AM-0.20m
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6:39
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6:43
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7:37
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7:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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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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