Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch. Gotta be honest with ya, the start is a bit of a flat, frustrating wait. We’ve got a long gap of nothing much from now through to about Wednesday the 26th of August. For nearly five days, the charts are showing waves but the quality just isn’t there for us – too much onshore or cross-offshore junk.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Wednesday morning, the 26th. Indicators picks up a tiny 2ft SSW groundswell, with a long 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s clean, but the combined energy is only moderate (295) so it’s not gonna be big. It’s surfable, and with offshore wind from the W at just 3 mph, it’ll be pretty as a picture, but you’ll need a longboard and some patience. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

We get another tease on Friday afternoon, the 28th. The swell is still only 2ft from the SSW, period 19 seconds, but the wind goes glassy again. The energy bumps up to a moderate 511. It’s small but clean, and with that long period, it might offer up a little more shape than you’d expect for the size.

Now, the standout. The real one to circle on your calendar is Saturday morning, the 29th of August. Indicators is a point break that’s fairly consistent but does get crowded often. This morning, we’ve got a 4ft SSW groundswell rolling in with an 18-second period – that’s proper long-period energy. The combined energy hits a strong 1144. Best part? Glassy conditions, with the wind swinging WSW at just 3 mph. That’s going to be clean, lined-up, and offering some proper shape. For a spot that’s sheltered and picks up WNW as its optimum direction, this SSW swell isn’t a perfect match, but the size, period, and glassy wind could still make it the pick of the fortnight.

Moving into the second week, things get more promising but less certain. Thursday afternoon, the 3rd of September, shows a 3ft SSW swell with a 19-second period and high energy (900), but the wind is onshore, killing it. The real long-range highlight to watch is Friday afternoon, the 4th of September. Indicators picks up a 6ft WNW swell, period 10 seconds, with glassy wind. Combined energy is a very strong 1192. That size – over 5ft – is getting into more serious territory, so it’s for experienced surfers. The WNW direction is exactly what this spot loves, and with glassy conditions, it could be excellent if it comes together. Keep an eye on it.

Saturday morning, the 5th of September, also looks promising with a 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy wind again. Energy is strong at 1020. Another clean, fun-sized morning if you miss the Friday session.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off until the 26th, with small but clean waves. The real standout is Saturday morning the 29th of August. Second week, the 4th of September afternoon is the one to dream on. Stay patient, and keep your eye on that glassy wind.

Rusty.

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