Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s see what this stretch has in store.

First up, the early days are dead quiet. From Monday August 31st all the way through to Monday September 7th, there’s no real surf to speak of. The swell is tiny – mostly under 3 ft – and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, making everything messy. Combined wave energy is moderate at best (447 on Monday morning, dropping to 175 by Tuesday afternoon). It’s a proper flat spell, so don’t bother suiting up.

Things finally turn on Tuesday September 8th. The morning brings glassy conditions and a clean 4 ft swell from the WNW, period 9 seconds. Combined energy is moderate (516). It’s not big, but it’s the first clean surf we’ve seen. Wind is dead off, so the waves will be smooth and clean. A solid option for a mid-week paddle.

The standout is Thursday September 10th. The morning delivers a meaty 6 ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period – real groundswell energy. Combined energy jumps to 1200, which is strong and punchy. The wind is glassy, so expect clean, powerful waves. This is the session to aim for. Given the size, it’s for intermediate and advanced surfers – beginners should sit this one out.

Friday September 11th morning still has some push at 5 ft from the WNW, but the wind turns cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean. Combined energy drops to 687, still moderate but less crisp.

From September 12th onwards, it’s back to small, onshore slop with combined energy under 400. Nothing worth chasing.

This is Indicators, a point break that’s sheltered and needs a WNW swell – which matches up nicely for the 8th and 10th. It’s an advanced wave, fairly consistent, and crowds are often around, so expect company on the good days.

Water temperature is 60°F with a +0.7° anomaly, so about average for this time of year.

Bottom line: the window is tight. Tuesday the 8th is a good clean start, but Thursday the 10th is the one to mark. After that, it’s back to the waiting game.

Rusty.

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