Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.3° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,254 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
8
1.9
NW
8
1.8
WNW
9
2.5
NW
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
619
612
604
568
527
397
305
284
284
232
467
489
1182
612
590
778
574
419
280
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
N
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
N
5
WSW
5
W
5
N
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
SW
5
WSW
0
N
5
S
10
SSW
5
SE
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
2:04PM1.43m
1:28AM1.25m
2:33PM1.52m
2:28AM1.11m
Low Tide
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
6:58AM0.09m
7:38PM0.59m
7:26AM0.26m
8:37PM0.49m
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6:09
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
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8:17
8:16
8:16
8:15
8:15
8:14
8:13
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Temp °C
18
19
23
18
20
23
19
20
24
18
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16
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Feels °C
19
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23
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18
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18
18
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16
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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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