Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.7° C
1.6° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty again, and I’m looking at the same stretch in feet and Fahrenheit.

It’s a grim outlook, to be honest. A whole lot of small, bumpy, or just flat days ahead. The water is sitting at 60°F, which is a touch warmer than normal, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting there waiting for something that doesn’t come.

Monday the 27th starts off with a 4ft SSW groundswell, long period at 18 seconds, and a light land breeze keeping the surface clean. The wave energy is moderate (893). But it’s a real marginal day – only a 1/10 call. Nothing to write home about. The rest of the week is more of the same dribble, with cross-onshore winds making a mess of things.

Thursday the 30th brings a quick pulse of 6ft from the WNW, but with a very short 8-second period, it’s just lumpy and weak. Friday and Saturday see 5ft to 6ft from the NW, still short period, and the conditions are poor. Saturday the 1st of August afternoon has a moment of glory: 5ft from the WNW with glassy conditions and low energy (456). That’s the cleanest you’ll see, but it’s still just a 2/10 for quality.

Sunday the 2nd has the biggest swell at 8ft from the NW with a 10-second period and strong energy (1649). That’s expert territory, with onshore winds, so you better know what you’re doing. After that, it’s all downhill. From Monday the 3rd onward, the swell drops to under 3ft with short periods and cross-onshore breezes all the way through. The energy numbers fall into the weak range. If you’re into kite surfing, the beach setup might be more fun during that time.

The only window worth a look is Saturday the 1st of August afternoon – glassy, 5ft from the WNW, but the short period means it won’t have much grunt. After that, the ocean just goes to sleep.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
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SSW
18
1.1
SSW
19
1
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17
1.1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
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16
1.1
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16
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16
0.9
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16
1.7
WNW
8
1.9
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1.6
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1.3
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8
1.2
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1.9
NW
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1.6
WNW
8
2.5
NW
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2.4
NW
10
1.9
WNW
10
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
785
876
580
751
877
619
612
604
553
435
403
486
338
178
170
467
360
1015
1055
638
651
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
20
NW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
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NW
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N
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High Tide
11:58AM1.27m
9:25PM1.69m
12:20PM1.26m
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
Low Tide
3:50PM1.00m
4:46AM-0.15m
4:25PM0.95m
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
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8:19
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Feels °C
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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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