Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.4° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so be patient.

Overall, we’re looking at a pretty quiet run to start. There’s no real swell action to get excited about for the first week or so. The good news is the water is sitting at about 61°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.

Looking at the first chance for a paddle, we’ve got Tuesday, the 24th of September. That morning, *Indicators* should see a clean, glassy 4ft of swell out of the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds. That’s not going to be groundswell, just a little windswell bump, but with light offshore winds and glassy conditions, it’ll be the cleanest option in a long while. The combined energy is moderate at 449, so it’s not going to be firing, but for a quiet spell, you’ll take it.

Then, later that same afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft out of the NW, with a period of 10 seconds and a big jump in energy to 1306 – that’s a strong pulse. However, the wind shifts cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. That kind of size is getting into expert territory if the banks are shallow, and it’s just a short period swell, so it’ll be a bit walled-off at a standard beach setup. This one’s more interesting for the experienced crew with a big board.

Other than that, the first week is a bust. Lots of days with combined energy in the 200–400 range, light winds, but the swell is too small and short-period to get excited about. There’s a good stretch of poor to marginal days from Friday the 13th right through to the 22nd, with only whispers of surf. The standout is definitely that Tuesday the 24th window, and even then, it’s a quality-over-quantity situation. If the wind holds offshore that morning, it’ll be a quiet treat.

Further out, things get a little more promising. The morning of Tuesday the 22nd has glassy conditions with a 2ft, 16-second groundswell from the SW. That’s a long-period pulse, with combined energy at 412. That’s the kind of swell that will wrap into points or reefs beautifully, but it’ll be very inconsistent and quite small. It’s a good sign, though, and a possible sneak session if the banks are right.

So, bottom line: the first week is a write-off for most. Hang in there. The best bet is Tuesday the 24th morning for a clean, small wave session. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be the best of what we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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1
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3
1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1.4
NW
6
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
2.2
NW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
425
403
309
305
211
158
120
118
173
311
316
766
297
197
190
147
170
113
198
138
121
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
25
NW
10
NNW
5
W
25
NW
5
NE
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
0
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
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glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:37AM1.54m
11:33PM1.51m
12:04PM1.56m
00:23AM1.38m
12:30PM1.57m
1:16AM1.26m
12:56PM1.57m
2:16AM1.15m
1:24PM1.56m
3:35AM1.08m
1:57PM1.53m
6:37AM1.08m
2:40PM1.49m
Low Tide
5:17PM0.24m
5:28AM0.15m
6:01PM0.17m
6:01AM0.34m
6:44PM0.15m
6:33AM0.55m
7:29PM0.16m
7:04AM0.75m
8:19PM0.21m
7:34AM0.93m
9:17PM0.26m
8:04AM1.08m
10:29PM0.30m
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6:46
6:47
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6:50
6:50
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7:22
7:20
7:19
7:16
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Temp °C
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23
18
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24
18
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Feels °C
20
22
18
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21
15
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18
14
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22
17
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15
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15
17
18
16
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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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