Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.7°C
0.7° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (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 Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Well, it’s not the most fired-up stretch we’ve ever seen, but there are a few windows that’ll get the blood pumping. The bulk of the good stuff is concentrated in the first week, with a few promising mornings that could be absolute magic. After that, we hit a long, flat, and choppy spell that’s not worth getting out of bed for. The real standouts are Friday the 4th and Thursday the 10th of September.

Friday morning, September 4th is the pick of the entire forecast. It’s glassy, dead calm with a 3 mph offshore wind from the southwest, and there’s a 3 ft wave at a very long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s coming from the SSW. The combined energy is a solid 745 (moderate). For a point break like Indicators, this long-period swell will bend perfectly around the point, offering clean, lined-up walls. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit. The wind stays offshore in the morning, meaning impeccable conditions. Afternoon kicks up a 12 mph cross-onshore from the WNW, and the quality drops straight off a cliff, so get your sessions in before lunch.

Saturday morning, September 5th is a bit of a tease. The swell holds at 4 ft, still from the SSW with a 16-second period, but the wind is onshore. It’s very light, but the forecast says marginal. It might be workable if you’re desperate, but don’t expect Friday’s perfection.

Sunday morning, September 6th is similar – 3 ft, 15-second SSW swell, but with a light onshore. It’s not completely blown out, but it’s not clean enough to be a standout. The combined energy has dropped to 489 (moderate).

Then we hit a big dead zone. From Monday the 7th of September through to Wednesday the 9th, the swell drops to tiny, weak windswell, with combined energy barely hitting triple digits. The wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a total write-off for a few days.

Thursday morning, September 10th is the second real highlight. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ESE. The combined energy is 796 (moderate), and the wave comment is good. It’s going to be clean and glassy for a point break. The afternoon goes to hell with a 22 mph cross-onshore, so again, it’s a dawn patrol only.

Friday the 11th through to Wednesday the 17th of September is a long, drawn-out period of rubbish. The swell stays small, period drops, and the wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore. There’s no energy worth talking about. The combined energy values are all in the low hundreds or below. It’s a long gap of over a week with very little to offer. The only slightly interesting morning is Thursday the 17th of September, with a 2 ft, 15-second SSW swell and glassy conditions, but it’s tiny and only rated as “ordinary.” Not worth a paddle.

Looking further out, Friday the 18th of September shows a pulse of swell pushing 6 ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 727 (moderate). That’s a bit more size, but the period is short and the wind is onshore. It’s going to be lumpy and messy. It’s also over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but don’t bank on it being clean.

The standout call is simple: Friday morning, September 4th, at Indicators. It’s the best we’ve got. The 3 ft, 18-second SSW groundswell, with glassy conditions, is going to be a treat. Be there early. The water is about average for the time of year. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.7
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
NW
7
1
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
497
582
486
590
554
688
422
405
305
314
47
36
129
80
36
27
334
181
390
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
SW
20
WNW
5
N
5
SW
20
W
5
NNW
5
WSW
20
WNW
5
N
5
WSW
10
WSW
0
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
WSW
15
NNE
10
NE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
High Tide
6:57AM1.08m
4:13PM1.73m
8:23AM1.19m
5:26PM1.74m
9:03AM1.28m
6:42PM1.76m
9:36AM1.35m
7:51PM1.77m
10:09AM1.41m
8:53PM1.76m
10:40AM1.46m
9:49PM1.71m
Low Tide
10:34PM0.12m
9:05AM1.05m
11:55PM0.04m
11:23AM1.11m
1:07AM-0.05m
12:56PM1.02m
2:06AM-0.14m
2:02PM0.87m
2:56AM-0.20m
2:57PM0.69m
3:39AM-0.20m
3:46PM0.51m
4:18AM-0.13m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
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7:31
7:30
7:29
7:28
7:25
7:24
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Temp °C
18
20
22
18
19
21
18
18
22
18
18
21
17
18
20
17
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25
21
Feels °C
19
20
18
15
18
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17
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15
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17
17
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18
19
22
19
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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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