Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with WNW 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 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab ya cuppa, because this forecast for Indicators is a bit of a mixed bag. We're looking at a 16-day window that's got some tricky moments, but there are a couple of windows where it could turn on.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 61° right now, which is a solid 4.3
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | SW 17 | WNW 16 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 390 | 220 | 199 | 309 | 263 | 177 | 288 | 439 | 274 | 322 | 251 | 59 | 34 | 1035 | 763 | 372 | 303 | 321 | 229 | 210 | 263 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:25PM1.45m | 1:22AM1.49m | 3:02PM1.49m | 2:20AM1.26m | 3:39PM1.52m | 3:30AM1.06m | 4:16PM1.55m | 5:12AM0.93m | 4:56PM1.57m | 7:41AM0.94m | 5:38PM1.58m | 9:21AM1.06m | 6:24PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:39PM0.64m | 7:55AM-0.06m | 8:46PM0.56m | 8:35AM0.17m | 9:59PM0.48m | 9:18AM0.41m | 11:12PM0.39m | 10:07AM0.63m | 00:22AM0.28m | 11:10AM0.83m | 1:23AM0.18m | 12:22PM0.96m | 2:15AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 17 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 237 | 215 | 125 | 84 | 263 | 59 | 69 | 439 | 94 | 251 | 401 | 627 | 933 | 1035 | 763 | 228 | 143 | 321 | 229 | 210 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | W 16 | SW 17 | W 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 151 | 74 | 190 | 309 | 211 | 177 | 288 | 163 | 274 | 322 | 251 | 34 | 26 | 18 | 314 | 372 | 303 | 34 | 72 | 63 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 15 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 7 | NW 11 | SSW 26 | SSW 26 |
| kJ | 145 | 84 | 104 | 186 | 44 | 66 | 172 | 36 | 171 | 64 | 47 | 59 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 31 | 66 | 263 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | NW 8 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 390 | 220 | 199 | — | 86 | — | — | 105 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 54 | — | — | 2 | 41 | 29 | 71 | 82 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 25 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 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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