Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you, it’s a grim watch for the Indicators (point break) over the next two weeks. This spot is sheltered and needs a good W-NW swell to work, but we’re not seeing that at all. The whole 16-day window is a long, flat slog with barely a ripple worth paddling for.
Look, we wake up on the 2nd of September to a tiny 2ft SW swell, but with the wind coming from the south and cross-onshore, it’s just messy and blown out. The energy is weak, coming in at 254, and it’s basically unrideable. That pattern locks in. From the 3rd through to the 10th, we’re stuck in a loop of small, onshore junk. The swell hovers between 1ft and 3ft, all from the S/SW, which is the complete wrong direction for this break. The wind is light, but it’s always cross-on or onshore, and the energy is pathetic – most days barely cracking 100 or 200. This is textbook 'stay at home' weather.
There is one day that looks different, but not good. On Thursday the 10th, the afternoon shows a big jump in the swell – a solid 10ft from the S-SW. The energy surges to 2,491, which is significant. But the wind is still cross-onshore from the S at 6 mph, and for a point break that’s not cleaning it up. That’s a whole lot of powerful, messy water for advanced surfers willing to battle the crowds that will inevitably turn up. It’s a statement of power, not quality.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From the 11th to the 17th, the swell drops back under 3ft. The best we get is a brief moment on the afternoon of the 15th with a glassy 3ft WNW swell coming in at 8 seconds. That’s a tiny, short-period wave, but at least the wind goes dead calm. It’s the closest thing to a surfable wave in the whole outlook, but it’s flat by any standard.
So, the honest truth? There are no standouts here. Not one. The entire 16-day forecast is a bust for Indicators. The water temperature is 60°F, which is about normal for this time of year. But with no swell on the horizon that matches the break's W-NW direction and good wind, it's going to be a struggle. Sometimes the ocean just says no.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 137 | 131 | 246 | 415 | 566 | 497 | 576 | 518 | 590 | 475 | 457 | 428 | 305 | 305 | 183 | 36 | 44 | 34 | 81 | 81 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:19PM1.70m | 4:27AM1.04m | 3:09PM1.73m | 6:57AM1.08m | 4:13PM1.73m | 8:23AM1.19m | 5:26PM1.74m | 9:03AM1.28m | 6:42PM1.76m | 9:36AM1.35m | 7:51PM1.77m | 10:09AM1.41m | 8:53PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.16m | 7:56AM0.91m | 10:34PM0.12m | 9:05AM1.05m | 11:55PM0.04m | 11:23AM1.11m | 1:07AM-0.05m | 12:56PM1.02m | 2:06AM-0.14m | 2:02PM0.87m | 2:56AM-0.20m | 2:57PM0.69m | 3:39AM-0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 93 | 131 | 146 | 415 | 144 | 210 | 576 | 518 | 590 | 475 | 457 | 428 | 305 | 232 | 405 | 801 | 797 | 690 | 649 | 501 | 409 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 9 | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 137 | 50 | 246 | 86 | 566 | 497 | 166 | 138 | 130 | 120 | 65 | 215 | 257 | 305 | 183 | 36 | 44 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 24 | 103 | 64 | 127 | 83 | 150 | 85 | 156 | 96 | 109 | 154 | 73 | 55 | 28 | 53 | 14 | 37 | 34 | 81 | 81 | 94 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 133 | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 144 | 4 | 0 | 150 | 121 | 0 | 125 | 5 | 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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