Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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