Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks. The indicators are a bit flat, to be honest. The only spot worth talking about is Indicators, a point break that’s for advanced crew only. It’s fairly consistent, but it’s sheltered from the swell, so we’re relying on scraps coming in from the north-west.

The best of the bunch looks like Thursday 10th September. The morning has some lumpy cross-on wind, but the afternoon cleans right up with glassy conditions. We’re looking at a 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a long 17 second period. That’s proper groundswell with some punch, and the combined energy is moderate (770). The water is sitting around 61° right now, which is about normal for this time of year. That Thursday afternoon is the standout – clean, lined-up waves, but remember, this break is an advanced wave, so it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Before that, we’ve got a long stretch of dud days. From the 5th right through to the 9th, it’s mostly poor surf with choppy cross-onshore winds or tiny, weak swell. Monday the 7th morning gives a glimmer of hope with a 2 ft, 14 second swell and glassy conditions, but it’s ordinary at best. The energy is weak (245) and the waves will be small and limp.

We then see a bit of a pulse around Saturday 12th September. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the NW, but it’s only a 9 second period and the wind is cross-on. The combined energy is moderate (921), but the quality is poor. That’s more of a choppy, messy session.

After that, the swell drops right off. From the 14th to the 17th, we’re into tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves with long periods, but the energy is weak and the surf is poor. There’s a glassy window on the 15th afternoon and 16th morning, but the swell is too small to do much with.

Looking further out, the second week starts to show a bit more life. Friday 18th September sees a 5 ft WNW swell with a 7 second period, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is moderate (516). It’s not a classic. Then Saturday 20th September morning is the biggest call of the run – a 6 ft WNW swell, 8 second period, and offshores. The combined energy is strong (1001). That’s a proper pulse, but it’s still a short-period swell and the wind is cross-on, so it’s only going to be worth a look for the advanced crew. It’s a promising but less certain prospect that far out.

So, overall, if you’re paddling out, focus on Thursday 10th September afternoon for the cleanest, most enjoyable surf. The rest is a grind, with a few bigger but messier options later on. Stay patient.

Rusty

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