Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on our local surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. Let's be straight with you—it's a slow start, but there are a few windows where it could get good.

We’re looking at a fairly quiet run here, especially to kick things off. From now through most of this week and into the first weekend, it’s mostly small and uninspiring. You’ll see some swell pulses, but they come with messy winds or just poor conditions that keep things flat and frustrating. There’s a gap of several days here with no real recommendations, so don’t rush to wax up just yet. The first hint of something worthwhile doesn’t show until Friday the 28th, and even then, it’s just a brief tease.

Indicators (Point) is a sheltered spot that only picks up swells from the WNW. This is an advanced-level wave, fairly consistent but often crowded. It’s reefy and needs the right angles.

The best bet in the whole outlook is Friday morning, August 28th. We get a clean 2ft SSW groundswell with a solid 17-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the north. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 62°, which is a couple of degrees above average. Combined energy is strong at 657, so there's punch in the water. Conditions should be clean.

After that, the surf gets messy again with onshore winds and lumpy seas through the weekend and into the start of September. But don’t give up hope—the second week has some real promise. Thursday morning, September 3rd, and Friday morning, September 4th, are both looking glassy with clean 3ft to 3ft SSW groundswell and very long periods of 18-19 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong (483 and 706), and with glassy conditions, those long-period lines will wrap in nicely at this point break. Then on Monday morning, September 7th, we see another glassy window with a 2ft SSW groundswell, a very long 21-second period, and 615 combined energy. That one is about a week and a half out, so it’s promising but less certain.

For a standout, I’d say Indicators on Friday, August 28th morning is your best early call—clean, long-period swell, and just enough size. The long period and reef setup here can make it a little tricky if it’s too straight, but with the right wind, it should offer proper shape. Later on, the Thursday September 3rd and Friday September 4th mornings look excellent for a cleaner, glassier session. Keep an eye on the crowds, as this spot can get busy, and it’s not one for beginners when it’s over 5ft.

Stay patient, and get on it when the glass hits.

- Rusty

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