Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got coming up over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow and frustrating start. The first good chance for a wave doesn't pop up until Tuesday the 14th of July, and even then, it's nothing to write home about. We’ve got a solid gap of a couple of days with no real recommendations before that, so don’t bother paddling out over the weekend.

Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th are a write-off. Tiny swell, onshore wind, and poor conditions. You’re better off waxing your board at home.

Now, Tuesday the 14th of July finally gives us something to look at. The morning is still a dud, but by the afternoon, things line up a bit. We’re looking at clean surf with glassy conditions and a light offshore breeze. The swell comes from the WNW at about 4ft, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 386. This is really just a session for getting wet, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. This is the one to aim for if you’re desperate.

Wednesday the 15th picks up a bit in size, with the morning seeing 5ft from the NW, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are just ordinary. The energy climbs to a moderate 644, but it won’t be pretty. Thursday the 16th morning sees a jump to 8ft from the NW, and the energy is strong at 1574. However, the wind is cross-onshore and it’s looking choppy. This is getting into the territory for experienced surfers only; beginners should sit this one out.

The standout of the whole period, and I mean the real gem, is Sunday the 19th of July. The morning is a dream. Glassy conditions, a light offshore breeze from the SW, and a clean 2ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 423. That long period means it will be a proper groundswell, with real shape and power, best suited for a point break or reef. This is the one you wait for. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 60°F with a positive anomaly of 3°F, which is notable. This break (Indicators) is a sheltered point break, so it can handle a bit of direction, but the optimum is from the WNW. Even with the swell coming from the SSW, the quality and wind make this the clear winner. Just be aware crowds are likely.

After that, things get a bit messy again. There’s some size showing up on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of July, with the 26th morning seeing a solid 8ft from the NW and very strong energy of 1844. That’s a big, powerful swell, but the winds are onshore and the conditions are marginal. Another one just for the experienced crew.

The final few days into the 27th of July fade away into small swell with onshore winds again. Not much to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: hit Tuesday the 14th afternoon for a fun, clean little session, but the real standout is Sunday the 19th morning. That’s your window for the best shaped, cleanest waves of the entire outlook.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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