Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.8° C
2.3° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NW 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 (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 20s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 10th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the Indicators region. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a glimmer of hope if you know where to look.

The first few days are pretty ordinary. From Friday afternoon all the way through to Sunday, we’ve got small, weak swell in the 3 ft range, mostly cross-onshore or onshore wind, and the energy is just not there. It’s a real waiting game. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is a whopping 4° warmer than usual – that’s a very warm anomaly for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

We’ve got a good stretch of proper surf potential starting Monday morning, July 13. The wind is dead calm, glassy conditions, and though the swell is a modest 2 ft from the SSW, it’s a long-period groundswell at 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 419. This is a point break, and that long period will wrap in nicely, offering clean, workable lines. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded often. This is the true standout of the entire forecast – a glassy, long-period south swell on a point break. Don’t sleep on it.

The following week gets a bit messy. We see a pulse of windswell from the NW from Tuesday, July 14, building to 6 ft by Wednesday, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The energy jumps around, but the quality isn’t there for a clean paddle session. By Thursday, July 16, the swell hits 7 ft from the NW, and the combined energy rockets up to 1302 (strong wave energy), but with onshore wind and short period, it’s a washing machine. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, the onshore wind means it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf.

There’s another brief window of hope on Saturday, July 18, morning. We get a glassy 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds. The energy is moderate at 733. This is a reef/point-friendly swell, so the point break here could fire off some clean, long walls. But again, it’s small, so you’ll need a big board and patience.

Beyond that, the second week from July 20 onward is a mix of small, short-period NW windswell with onshore winds. Nothing really stands out. The period is consistently short (8 seconds), and the energy is low. It’s a blank run for quality surf.

So, to wrap it up: The best bet is Monday morning, July 13 – glassy, long-period SSW groundswell, perfect for the point. The Saturday morning, July 18 is a promising but less certain long-range option. Everything else is a write-off for the paddle surfer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Fri
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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1.6
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15
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15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
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14
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14
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9
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9
1.6
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
324
299
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233
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229
187
184
161
232
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329
390
302
826
673
355
202
288
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
N
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
10
SW
5
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0
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5
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High Tide
7:05PM1.87m
10:22AM1.17m
8:01PM1.95m
11:09AM1.26m
8:57PM2.01m
11:51AM1.33m
9:52PM2.02m
12:31PM1.37m
10:45PM1.98m
1:10PM1.40m
11:37PM1.87m
1:48PM1.42m
00:29AM1.70m
Low Tide
2:34AM-0.25m
1:43PM0.98m
3:26AM-0.41m
2:47PM0.98m
4:16AM-0.50m
3:46PM0.93m
5:03AM-0.54m
4:42PM0.86m
5:48AM-0.51m
5:38PM0.79m
6:32AM-0.41m
6:37PM0.71m
7:14AM-0.26m
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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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