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Indicators surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 05 Jun 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicators this week:
The surf forecast for Indicators over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 12 days are 8ft 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 6th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 11th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 12th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 160 | 194 | 186 | 162 | 114 | 144 | 151 | 151 | 243 | 283 | 408 | 469 | 422 | 717 | 552 | 436 | 436 | 771 | 1314 | 1102 | 1180 | 1037 | 887 | 885 | 575 | 307 | 209 | 418 | 413 | 273 | 341 | 285 | 464 | 525 | 573 | 830 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | cross | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 9:18AM 3.08 | 8:02PM 4.95 | 10:25AM 3.31 | 8:28PM 5.12 | 11:19AM 3.54 | 8:56PM 5.25 | 12:06PM 3.71 | 9:27PM 5.38 | 12:47PM 3.84 | 10:01PM 5.45 | 1:25PM 3.87 | 10:37PM 5.48 | 2:00PM 3.9 | 11:14PM 5.45 | 2:33PM 3.9 | 11:53PM 5.32 | 3:06PM 3.94 | 12:36AM 5.09 | 3:38PM 4.04 | 1:24AM 4.72 | 4:11PM 4.2 | 2:22AM 4.23 | 4:45PM 4.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 2:32AM 0.49 | 1:38PM 2.03 | 3:10AM 0.03 | 2:20PM 2.49 | 3:45AM -0.3 | 3:01PM 2.85 | 4:18AM -0.56 | 3:37PM 3.12 | 4:50AM -0.72 | 4:11PM 3.31 | 5:22AM -0.82 | 4:41PM 3.45 | 5:56AM -0.89 | 5:12PM 3.48 | 6:31AM -0.89 | 5:49PM 3.48 | 7:08AM -0.85 | 6:38PM 3.41 | 7:47AM -0.75 | 7:45PM 3.25 | 8:28AM -0.49 | 9:07PM 2.92 | 9:13AM -0.13 | |||||||||||||
Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tue 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:29 |
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| Temp. °F | 55 | 63 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 66 | 70 | 61 | 66 | 73 | 63 | 64 | 70 | 63 | 61 | 64 | 59 | 61 | 70 | 61 | 64 | 73 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 61 | 64 | 73 | 64 | 66 | 75 | 64 | 64 | 73 |
| Feels °F (?) | 54 | 59 | 61 | 57 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 64 | 72 | 63 | 61 | 66 | 61 | 57 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 61 | 52 | 61 | 70 | 61 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 61 | 70 | 61 | 63 | 70 | 55 | 63 | 68 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Sun afternoon, min 54°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 73°F on Mon afternoon, min 52°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 73°F on Fri afternoon, min 52°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 75°F on Mon afternoon, min 52°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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