Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 20s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a slow start, but there are a couple of sessions worth setting the alarm for.
Right now, it’s pretty average. We don’t see anything worth paddling for until Wednesday, July 8th. Before that, it’s small, choppy, and cross-onshore. Not worth it.
We’re looking at the Indicators spot, a point break that’s fairly consistent. The water temp is 60°, which is *much warmer than normal* – about 4° above average, so you might be fine with just a spring suit.
Things finally get promising on Wednesday afternoon, July 8th. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. No chop at all. The combined energy is moderate (884), so it’s not massive, but for a point break, that long-period groundswell will wrap in and give you some proper lines. This is the standout window – clean, consistent, and perfect for an advanced rider. The crowds can be *often* here, so get in water early.
Thursday morning, July 9th, carries on with a similar 3ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The energy is actually higher (1453), but the quality drops. By the afternoon, the swell switches to a short-period 6ft from the WNW at only 9 seconds. That’s a lot of energy for a beach break, and with that short period, it’s gonna be messy and choppy – mostly a session for the hardcore or the kite surfers.
The second week looks quieter. The standout there is on Sunday, July 12th morning. Glassy conditions again, with a 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is low (463), but it’s as clean as it gets. A perfect longboard morning for the patient surfer. After that, the picks are slim. We see a pulse of 5ft to 6ft from the WNW on Saturday, July 18th, but it’s a short-period windswell (8 seconds). The Saturday afternoon session might be the best of that late run – glassy winds on a 6ft, 8-second wave. It’ll be a bit fat and bumpy, but it’s rideable. Energy is moderate (871).
Overall, the best call is the glassy window on Wednesday afternoon, July 8th for that clean, long-period SSW groundswell. The second shout is the glassy Sunday morning, July 12th, for a mellow cruise.
Stay stoked, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 288 | 220 | 138 | 218 | 140 | 273 | 273 | 174 | 371 | 226 | 544 | 332 | 454 | 596 | 681 | 597 | 853 | 505 | 508 | 531 | 398 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 2:42PM1.24m | 00:46AM1.42m | 3:07PM1.29m | 1:32AM1.29m | 3:35PM1.37m | 2:29AM1.14m | 4:07PM1.45m | 3:43AM0.99m | 4:43PM1.56m | 5:25AM0.90m | 5:25PM1.66m | 7:37AM0.92m | 6:13PM1.77m | 9:19AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.92m | 7:38AM-0.07m | 8:07PM0.84m | 8:10AM0.05m | 9:15PM0.73m | 8:44AM0.21m | 10:29PM0.58m | 9:23AM0.40m | 11:39PM0.38m | 10:11AM0.60m | 00:42AM0.16m | 11:15AM0.78m | 1:40AM-0.05m | 12:31PM0.91m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | 8:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 98 | 71 | 103 | 82 | 82 | 86 | 103 | 105 | 105 | 226 | 544 | 273 | 454 | 596 | 681 | 597 | 449 | 499 | 402 | 531 | 398 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 288 | 220 | 138 | 218 | 140 | 273 | 273 | 174 | 371 | 82 | 226 | 332 | 191 | 142 | 124 | 66 | 499 | 505 | — | 353 | 348 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 20 | SSW 19 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 44 | 76 | 148 | 124 | 69 | 99 | 101 | 260 | 178 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 71 | 123 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 196 | 136 | 359 | 183 | 250 | 230 | 243 | 287 | 853 | 449 | 508 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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