Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
16.3° C
2.8° 

Indicators surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indicators surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 754 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 19s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.


Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about this stretch in feet and degrees.

We start off with a quiet spell. Nothing doing until Thursday morning, July 9th. First surf is a little uncertain. Clear skies with a light onshore breeze from the WSW, swell is 3ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 1204. Water temp is 61°F, much warmer than normal for this time of year – about 5°F above average, so you can probably leave the thick steamer at home.

The pick of the period is Monday afternoon, July 13th. Glassy conditions, barely a breath of air, and a clean 4ft WNW swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it's not a groundswell, but the total lack of wind will make those waves smooth and fun. It’s nothing huge, but it’ll be clean and you won’t be fighting a crowd.

Another good call is Sunday afternoon, July 19th. Again, glassy with a slight air, and 2ft from the SW on a super long 17-second period. It’s tiny, but that long period gives the waves a lot of shape and organisation. Total energy is moderate at 536.

Through the rest of the outlook, it’s mostly small with light onshore or cross-onshore breezes. There’s a bigger pulse around Thursday July 23rd with 6ft from the WNW on a short period, but the wind will be onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy. That setup might be better for kiting than surfing.

The first week is a bit average, but the second week offers some clean, small windows. Not consistent, but when it's glassy, you can have some fun.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
16
1.6
WNW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
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1.6
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
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2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
402
673
435
444
373
381
249
267
233
236
229
187
224
338
197
298
547
280
469
749
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
5
SW
5
NW
5
SW
10
SW
5
NE
10
WSW
5
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NW
10
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NW
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W
20
NW
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NW
Wind State
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High Tide
6:13PM1.77m
9:19AM1.04m
7:05PM1.87m
10:22AM1.17m
8:01PM1.95m
11:09AM1.26m
8:57PM2.01m
11:51AM1.33m
9:52PM2.02m
12:31PM1.37m
10:45PM1.98m
1:10PM1.40m
11:37PM1.87m
Low Tide
11:15AM0.78m
1:40AM-0.05m
12:31PM0.91m
2:34AM-0.25m
1:43PM0.98m
3:26AM-0.41m
2:47PM0.98m
4:16AM-0.50m
3:46PM0.93m
5:03AM-0.54m
4:42PM0.86m
5:48AM-0.51m
5:38PM0.79m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Indicators Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Indicators may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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