Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store.

The next few days are a real bummer around Indicators – a sheltered, advanced point break that really needs a solid WNW swell. We’re looking at a dry spell through Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The swell that shows up is tiny and disorganized, with cross-onshore winds spoiling any chance of decent waves. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th have some 5ft to 5ft WNW swell, but the period is short – around 9 seconds – and the wind keeps things lumpy or marginal. The wave energy is moderate, hitting between 449 and 494 on the 14th, but it’s just not worth paddling out.

Things stay pretty ordinary through the middle of the week. Wednesday and Thursday mornings have tiny 2ft SSW swell, but with a very long period – 16 to 19 seconds. For a point break, that long-period groundswell can be a bit too straight, and with the wind not cooperating, it’s a pass. The energy is still moderate, in the 390 to 450 range, but the quality is poor.

Now, here’s the light at the end of the tunnel, but you’ve got to be patient.

The real window opens up Monday, September 21st. That morning, we finally get glassy conditions with a 2ft SSW swell and a solid 17-second period. The wind is dead calm – totally clean – and the energy is building, hitting 550. This is the first time things actually look good. The waves will be small, but clean and lined up, perfect for a longboard.

If you can wait a little longer, Tuesday, September 22nd morning is another highlight. The swell picks up to 4ft from the WNW, still with glassy winds and a moderate 9-second period. The energy is strong at 544, and the surf forecast is good. This is likely the best session of the whole outlook. The size is manageable, but at 4ft, it’s still fine for most surfers. The point should handle this swell nicely.

After that, there’s a bit of a lull, but the morning of Friday, September 25th offers another glassy window with 4ft WNW swell and a 10-second period. The energy is strong at 521.

A final note: the morning of Monday, September 28th shows a promising 3ft WNW swell with a 13-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is the highest we see, at 612, but it’s two weeks away, so don’t bank on it just yet.

Overall, if you can hold out until the 21st or 22nd of September, you’ll be rewarded. Crowds at Indicators can be heavy, so get there early. The first week is a total washout. Don’t bother.

Rusty.

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