Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start on the cards for Indicators. The first few days aren’t really offering much worth paddling out for, so don’t expect any fireworks straight away. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are a write-off. The swell is small, around 2ft to 4ft from the SW, with onshore wind making a mess of it. The energy is weak (302 to 568), and the surf is just poor. There’s a bit of a gap here with no real recommendations until later in the week.

Things start to look a little more interesting from Wednesday the 24th. We’ve got a long-period groundswell rolling in, with periods hitting 24 seconds. That’s a proper deep ocean pulse. The swell stays small, around 2ft, but the energy jumps up (580 to 589). The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, which keeps it from being clean, but the potential is there for a few lined-up waves if you’re patient.

The standout period is shaping up around Monday the 28th. The wind is forecast to be glassy in the morning, which is a rare treat. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW with a period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 1926. This is the best window in the whole outlook. The break is a sheltered point, and the optimum swell direction is WNW, so we’re not getting the ideal angle, but the quality of the swell and the glassy conditions will make for some very clean, surfable waves. This is for advanced surfers only, as the size and power will be too much for beginners.

After that, the surf continues into the end of the month, but the quality drops off. By Thursday the 30th, the swell shifts to a short-period WNW windswell, around 5ft with a period of just 8 seconds. That’s bumpy and choppy, and the energy is moderate (670). It’s not worth the effort.

The first week of August looks pretty grim. The wind is onshore, the swell is a mix of short-period junk, and the energy stays low. Nothing to get excited about there.

So, if you’re looking for the best bet, set your sights on the morning of Monday the 28th. It’s a long way out, so the forecast could change, but if it holds, that’s your window for some clean, glassy lines.

Rusty out.

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