Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,037 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. We’re looking at a long, lean forecast for Indicators, an advanced point break that breaks fairly consistent and faces WNW swells. Water temp is 16°, pretty normal for this time of year. Honestly, the first week and a half is mostly a bust, so don’t rush.
Starting Sunday the 6th, we’ve got a tiny 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, combined energy of 493 (moderate). Onshore wind makes it a no-go. Monday the 7th drops to 2ft, with energy falling to 94 by the arvo – weak and ugly. Tuesday the 8th morning has a 1ft SW groundswell, 18-second period, glassy, and 134 energy (weak). Surfable but barely. Wednesday the 9th afternoon is the first real hope: 2ft SSW, 19-second period, dead calm, and 491 energy (moderate). It’s clean but tiny.
From Thursday the 10th to Friday the 11th, we sit around 3ft SSW, periods of 15-17 seconds, energy from 509 to 613 (moderate). Onshore wind keeps it marginal. Saturday the 12th sees 6-6ft WNW, but a short 9-second period and cross-onshore chop in the afternoon – messy and not for beginners, but not clean enough for a good wave.
Now, Sunday the 13th morning is the call. A 5ft WNW swell, 9-second period, glassy conditions, and 493 energy (moderate). That’s clean, head-high-plus, and dead calm. The point will hold it well. Monday the 14th morning repeats with 5ft WNW and glassy conditions – another sweet session. Wednesday the 16th morning has 5ft NW, 8-second period, glassy, and 540 energy (moderate). Still clean, but the short period means it won’t be as lined up.
After that, from the 17th on, it’s small and messy – 2ft to 4ft, onshore winds, poor conditions. The 20th of September shows a 2ft SW swell with 988 energy (moderate), but it’s marginal.
The best is the glassy mornings on Sunday the 13th, Monday the 14th, and Wednesday the 16th. Sunday the 13th morning edges it out – 5ft, glassy, moderate energy, and the WNW direction suits the point perfectly. The wind is so light it’s basically flat, so the surface will be like glass.
That’s the story. Pick your window, because the rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 405 | 301 | 305 | 178 | 44 | 123 | 80 | 80 | 69 | 148 | 312 | 267 | 453 | 487 | 430 | 425 | 387 | 338 | 449 | 535 | 1037 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:03AM1.28m | 6:42PM1.76m | 9:36AM1.35m | 7:51PM1.77m | 10:09AM1.41m | 8:53PM1.76m | 10:40AM1.46m | 9:49PM1.71m | 11:09AM1.50m | 10:42PM1.62m | 11:37AM1.54m | 11:33PM1.51m | 12:04PM1.56m | 00:23AM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM1.02m | 2:06AM-0.14m | 2:02PM0.87m | 2:56AM-0.20m | 2:57PM0.69m | 3:39AM-0.20m | 3:46PM0.51m | 4:18AM-0.13m | 4:32PM0.36m | 4:54AM-0.02m | 5:17PM0.24m | 5:28AM0.15m | 6:01PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 405 | 301 | 52 | 352 | 503 | 290 | 305 | 335 | 253 | 141 | 96 | 267 | 247 | 186 | 430 | 425 | 387 | 219 | 268 | 211 | 520 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 181 | 179 | 305 | 62 | 13 | 123 | 54 | 39 | 28 | 96 | 312 | 92 | 453 | 487 | 62 | 22 | 12 | 309 | 35 | 34 | 131 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | SW 11 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | S 10 | SW 18 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 57 | 229 | 178 | 37 | 34 | 80 | 80 | 69 | 148 | 85 | 82 | 98 | 68 | 103 | 44 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 12 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 84 | 38 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 94 | 7 | — | 16 | — | 18 | 164 | 338 | 449 | 535 | 1037 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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