Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.8° C
1.6° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 894 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let me fill you in on the surf. It’s a so-so run overall, with a long stretch of not much happening. There is one window that’s worth waking up for, but you’ll need to be keen and pick the right day.

The best chance you’ve got is on Thursday the 30th of July in the afternoon, at Indicators. The swell will be about 6ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds – so not a groundswell but there’s moderate energy (927). More importantly, the wind goes glassy, dead calm, which is going to give you clean, smooth faces. The water is 60°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s an advanced point break that’s sheltered, and the WNW swell will wrap in nicely. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds are listed as “often,” so expect some company. This is the standout, no question – get wet that afternoon.

Leading up to that, the week is a dud. From Sunday the 26th of July right through to Wednesday morning the 29th, it’s all marginal surf with small swell around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, and cross-on or onshore winds spoiling it. Not worth the paddle out.

Thursday the 30th morning is still marginal, but that afternoon glass-off is your ticket. Then Friday the 31st of July morning has 5ft of NW swell but with onshore wind and short period, so it’s bumpy and marginal. Friday afternoon fades.

Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd have a bit more size – up to 6ft and 5ft – but it’s all onshore winds and short period. Wave energy is moderate (686 and 424) but it’s messy. Not the day for it.

From Monday the 3rd of August through to Thursday the 6th, the swell drops steadily from 4ft down to 3ft, with cross-on or onshore winds. This is a real lull – not a single good session. The energy is weak to moderate (200-400). For this spot, a quiet stretch like that is pretty normal.

Friday the 7th of August and Saturday the 8th see a tiny bump from the SSW, but it’s only 2ft to 2ft with light cross-on winds. The energy is low (379-453), basically flat.

Finally, Sunday the 9th of August and Monday the 10th have a small pulse from the WNW again – about 4ft with moderate energy (602 and 577). But the wind is onshore or cross-on, periods are only 10 seconds, so it’s marginal to poor. Nothing to chase.

So, bottom line – Thursday the 30th of July afternoon at Indicators is the one. Glassy, clean, chest-to-shoulder high. Everything else is a write-off. Don’t get your hopes up for the second week, it’s mostly flat and sloppy.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
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16
0.9
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
782
566
491
785
876
580
751
877
619
604
604
553
435
403
287
322
220
338
428
343
508
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
NW
5
NNW
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
10
W
5
N
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
NW
5
WSW
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
High Tide
11:30AM1.27m
8:44PM1.68m
11:58AM1.27m
9:25PM1.69m
12:20PM1.26m
10:03PM1.69m
12:40PM1.26m
10:40PM1.66m
12:58PM1.27m
11:17PM1.59m
1:17PM1.30m
11:56PM1.50m
1:39PM1.36m
00:38AM1.39m
Low Tide
3:12PM1.03m
4:14AM-0.11m
3:50PM1.00m
4:46AM-0.15m
4:25PM0.95m
5:15AM-0.17m
4:57PM0.89m
5:41AM-0.16m
5:30PM0.83m
6:07AM-0.12m
6:06PM0.76m
6:32AM-0.04m
6:49PM0.67m
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8:20
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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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