Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Indicators. It’s a point break, and it’s a tricky one for the next few weeks. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor waves, so don’t get your hopes up too early.

The first few days are a letdown. Wednesday, July 29th, through Friday, August 1st, we’ve got small, inconsistent swell from the SSW, around 2.6ft to 3.6ft. The period is long, 16 seconds, which is a groundswell, but the wave energy is weak to moderate (1155 dropping to 486). The winds are light, mostly offshore or variable, but the wave quality is just marginal. It’s a bit of a tease – you might find a clean, long-period wave if you’re patient, but it’s not going to be consistent.

Then we hit a real dull patch. From Saturday, August 2nd, all the way through Friday, August 8th, the conditions are poor, with scores bottoming out. The swell tries to pick up a bit on Saturday, August 3rd, and Sunday, August 4th, with a short-period NW swell around 5.9ft to 6.2ft. The wave energy is moderate (805 to 661), but the period is short – 8 to 10 seconds – so the waves will be weak and crumbly. The winds are light cross-onshore, creating small wind ripples. It’s a poor setup for a point break. Honestly, with the choppy, low-quality surf, this spot looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer right now.

The standouts are slim pickings, but if you’re desperate, keep an eye on Saturday, August 9th. There’s a 5.6ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wave energy climbs to 899. The winds are offshore from the west, which is good for the point. It’s still a short-period swell, so it won’t have the power of a groundswell, but it’s the biggest bump we’ve seen in a while. The forecast is still labelled “marginal,” so don’t expect perfection. If you’re an advanced surfer, you might snag a few fun ones. The crowds are “often” a factor here, and with the best swell in a week, expect company.

For the rest of the second week, from Sunday, August 10th, through to Wednesday, August 13th, it’s back to tiny, weak swell. The best you’ll see is 2.0ft from the SSW, with a long period of 18 seconds. The energy is low (437), and the winds are light and offshore. It’s glassy, but there’s just not enough wave to ride. The water temperature anomaly is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises.

So, in short: there’s a massive gap of poor surf from the start until that Saturday, August 9th. That day is your only real shot, and even then, it’s a gamble. The point break is fairly consistent, but the swell quality just isn’t there. The forecasts can change, but for now, I’d keep the board in the car and wait for better news.

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