Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Issued: 10 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Indicators sea temperature is
16.2° C

2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Indicators surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 8AM. 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 7th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (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, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise on Indicators.

It’s gonna be a rough run for the next couple of weeks. There’s a big ol’ dry spell of poor conditions right at the start, stretching through the first week. We’re looking at a long wait until we get anything worthwhile. The only potential windows to actually surf show up in the second week.

We’re stuck with a long-period groundswell from the SSW on Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th, but it’s small and blowing onshore. That’s a total write-off. Through Wednesday and Thursday, the energy levels jump up (928 to 1843), but the swell direction is still off and the wind is wrong. Skip it.

Your only real standout is Thursday the 16th. In the afternoon, the wind goes glassy from the NNW. That is gold for this spot. The swell is running 1.3m from the WNW with a 9-second period and moderate energy (575). It’s not massive, but for this exposed point, clean conditions are everything.

Sunday the 19th is your second shot. The morning goes glassy from the WSW. Swell is 1.3m from the WNW, 9 seconds, with moderate energy (625). It’s the same story: small, but glassy.

After that, by Monday the 20th, the swell drops too low to matter even with glassy wind.

To keep it simple: the first week is a total dud. Ignore it. Circle Thursday the 16th afternoon and Sunday the 19th morning on your calendar. Those are the only two windows that are worth a wet-suit.

Take it easy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
0
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
2
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
174
407
226
544
332
454
596
681
597
580
885
435
506
445
368
381
330
249
428
400
294
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
W
5
N
10
WSW
5
W
5
NNW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
W
10
W
5
W
Wind State
glassy
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
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
7:05PM1.87m
10:22AM1.17m
8:01PM1.95m
11:09AM1.26m
Low Tide
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
2:34AM-0.25m
1:43PM0.98m
3:26AM-0.41m
2:47PM0.98m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:29
8:29
8:28
 mm
Temp °C
15
17
18
16
17
21
18
18
23
17
18
21
17
18
21
18
19
20
16
18
22
Feels °C
14
15
16
15
15
19
17
17
21
16
18
20
17
17
20
18
19
19
17
17
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
15
1.6
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
67
407
226
260
273
454
596
681
597
372
459
402
506
445
256
381
188
249
243
243
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
S
19
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.1
S
20
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
174
58
82
544
332
191
142
124
66
499
499
402
353
348
242
242
7
249
233
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
21
0.1
W
18
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
101
260
178
226
5
1
142
27
9
6
2
61
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
2
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
73
167
247
433
193
232
331
580
885
435
368
330
197
428
400
294
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
104
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
104
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Cruz
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
1
2
4
1
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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