Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 20s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
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Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are serving up. To be straight with you, it’s going to be a pretty quiet run for a while. The first solid week and a half doesn't offer much to write home about, but there is a late bloomer on the horizon that looks proper.
We’ve got a long wait on our hands. From now, Friday the 10th of July, through to nearly the end of next week, the surf is looking marginal at best. There’s a bit of swell around, but it’s mostly short-period stuff and the wind ain’t playing ball. The first proper glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Thursday the 16th of July. Thursday morning brings a bit more size, with some 6 ft swell out of the WNW, and the wind is light and blowing onshore. The energy is moderate, but honestly, it’s still not the kind of day that gets the heart racing.
That day fades, and we slide into another flat patch from the 17th of July through the 23rd of July. The swell drops right down, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind remains light but onshore. Not a single recommendation in there – a proper blank stretch for the area.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Look to Saturday the 25th of July. The morning is showing a jump in size with a 7 ft swell out of the northwest, packing a punch. That’s the standout.
For that day, keep your eyes on Indicators. This break is a sheltered point break, and the optimum swell direction here is from the WNW. We’re getting a 7 ft swell out of the NW – that’s close enough to be solid, and it’s a proper long-period groundswell at 9 seconds. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. This spot can be a bit inconsistent, and the crowds are often around, so you’ll want to get in early. At 7 ft, this is pushing into expert-only territory, especially for a point break where the waves will have some real push. If the wind plays ball with that light onshore breeze, it could clean up okay. It’s still a week and a half away, so it’s promising but not locked in. That’s your best chance for a proper session.
The rest of the time? A lot of small, onshore slop. Not worth paddling out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 382 | 386 | 338 | 268 | 249 | 246 | 238 | 233 | 229 | 228 | 228 | 212 | 202 | 292 | 486 | 339 | 466 | 766 | 766 | 388 | 356 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:19AM1.04m | 7:05PM1.87m | 10:22AM1.17m | 8:01PM1.95m | 11:09AM1.26m | 8:57PM2.01m | 11:51AM1.33m | 9:52PM2.02m | 12:31PM1.37m | 10:45PM1.98m | 1:10PM1.40m | 11:37PM1.87m | 1:48PM1.42m | 00:29AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:31PM0.91m | 2:34AM-0.25m | 1:43PM0.98m | 3:26AM-0.41m | 2:47PM0.98m | 4:16AM-0.50m | 3:46PM0.93m | 5:03AM-0.54m | 4:42PM0.86m | 5:48AM-0.51m | 5:38PM0.79m | 6:32AM-0.41m | 6:37PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 382 | 256 | 197 | 149 | 249 | 197 | 238 | 207 | 228 | 141 | 184 | 212 | 102 | 85 | 287 | 78 | 30 | 426 | 416 | 122 | 217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | W 18 |
| kJ | 314 | 2 | 242 | 242 | 7 | 246 | 233 | 233 | 229 | 51 | 15 | 129 | 36 | 37 | 152 | 41 | 31 | 90 | 124 | 120 | 167 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 21 | — | W 18 | W 16 | SSW 18 | S 18 | W 16 | W 16 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | WNW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | 6 | 5 | 61 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 37 | 96 | 58 | 81 | 62 | 32 | 44 | 28 | 123 | 14 | 76 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 381 | 386 | 338 | 268 | 178 | — | — | — | — | 228 | 228 | — | 202 | 292 | 486 | 339 | 466 | 766 | 766 | 388 | 356 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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