Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a long gap with no real surf to get excited about until Sunday the 19th of July, and even then, it's a small window.

The standout session is going to be Indicators on the morning of Sunday the 19th. We've got a nice clean 2 ft of swell rolling in from the SW, and the period is a long 17 seconds – that's proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, just a light 3 mph from the SW, so it'll be as smooth as silk. The combined energy is moderate (511), and with that long period, expect good shaped waves. Water temp is sitting at 59° which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so it's not too bad.

Now, a word of caution: this is a point break for advanced surfers only, and it gets crowded often. It's also fairly consistent, but it's sheltered, so that SW swell is what it's built for. The morning is the only call here; the afternoon turns onshore and messy.

From there, we go into a real flat spell. Monday the 20th through to Saturday the 25th of July is a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The swell stays small, the wind is mostly onshore, and the energy is weak. It's a tough week for paddling out.

The next real glimmer of hope comes on the afternoon of Saturday the 25th of July. Same break, Indicators. The wind turns glassy again from the WNW at just 3 mph, and the swell is 2 ft from the SSW with a very long 21-second period. The energy is moderate (543) and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." It's a promising window, but it's a week out, so keep an eye on it.

Then, the best of the whole outlook lands on the afternoon of Monday the 27th of July. This is the one to circle on your calendar. Indicators will have 4 ft of SSW swell, a 19-second period, and glassy conditions with a light 3 mph NW wind. The combined energy is strong (1491), and the forecast is calling for "very good surf conditions." This is the big one. The swell is right at the limit for a fun-sized wave, but that long period and glassy wind will make it a dream. Just remember, the crowds will be out for this one.

After that, Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th of July still have some decent 4 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, but the wind is more cross-onshore, so it won't be as clean. The energy stays strong (over 1000), but the quality drops off.

By Thursday the 30th, the swell is fading, and we're back into poor conditions through the first week of August. The energy drops right off, and the waves get small. It's a quiet end to the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: the morning of Sunday the 19th is a solid warm-up, but the real gem is the afternoon of Monday the 27th of July. Get on it if you can.

Rusty.

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