Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up ahead for this quiet little corner of the lineup.

We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and to be honest, the first week is a bit of a write-off for clean waves. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is a mixed bag of weak, short-period stuff that doesn't stack up. The water is sitting at 60°F and that’s 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch warmer than usual – a nice surprise if you’re sitting out there.

There’s a gap of nearly a week of poor-to-marginal surf before we see anything worth paddling for. The first real standout pops up on Sunday morning, 16 August. The swell is coming from the SSW at 4ft with a long 16-second period, carrying a moderate combined energy of 798. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. At Indicators, a sheltered point break that needs a WNW optimum, this SSW groundswell won’t be a perfect match, but the clean conditions and that long-period energy should still push through some nice, lined-up waves. The water is a touch warmer than normal, so it’s a good day to get out there. This is best for advanced surfers, and it’s fairly consistent, though the crowd can be often, so expect company.

The next real highlight comes later in the window. On Sunday afternoon, 23 August, we see a bump in size. The swell is 5ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 542. The wind goes glassy again. That’s a 5ft wave, so it’s right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, those glassy conditions on a short-period swell can mean punchy, fun little waves. Don’t expect the long, drawn-out lines of a groundswell, but it’ll be clean.

Beyond that, the rest of the second week is a combination of onshore winds and small, weak swell, so make the most of those two windows.

Rusty

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