Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with 952 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about this run in feet and degrees.
We’re looking at a 16-day stretch with only one spot on the cards: Indicators, which is a point break for the advanced crew. It’s fairly consistent, but the surf quality is mostly “marginal” or “poor.” Water temp is 61°F with a 4°F anomaly – that’s much warmer than usual, so you’re in a spring suit territory.
The break is sheltered and wants swell from the WNW. The forecast is a long, slow grind with very few highlights.
It starts Friday, 24 July. Morning shows 2ft of S-SW swell with a very long 24-second period. Wind is glassy from the west at 3 mph, almost flat calm. Combined swell energy is moderate (671). It’s marginal, but for a quiet dawny, you could make it work. That 24-second period means long waits and a drawn-out ride. Afternoon is a mess with 15 mph cross-onshore wind.
Saturday, 25 July and Sunday, 26 July are the same story: mornings with 3ft to 3ft of S-SW swell, 19 to 21-second periods, glassy conditions. Combined energy goes from moderate to strong. The best chance is the Saturday morning glass-off.
Monday, 27 July through Friday, 31 July keep the pattern. Swell holds around 4ft, then drops to 3ft. Mornings are clean with light onshore wind, afternoons are poor. The standout is Tuesday, 28 July morning: 4ft of S-SW swell, 18-second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy at a strong 1030. It’s the cleanest, most powerful window in this first week.
From Saturday, 1 August onward, the swell shifts to WNW – better direction for the spot – but the period drops to 8 to 9 seconds. Heights run from 3ft to 6ft. The wind stays light and onshore. It’s still marginal, and that short period kills the shape. By Tuesday, 5 August afternoon, 6ft of short-period WNW swell will be a close-out mess.
The final days, Wednesday, 6 August to Saturday, 8 August, have cross-onshore winds from the south. Swell holds 4ft to 6ft, but the conditions are poor. No joy there.
The only real tip is Tuesday, 28 July morning. 4ft of long-period S-SW swell, glassy air, strong energy. It’s not perfect, but it’s as good as it gets. The rest is a hard pass.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 487 | 487 | 412 | 718 | 578 | 790 | 782 | 566 | 491 | 785 | 876 | 580 | 751 | 877 | 619 | 612 | 604 | 475 | 435 | 322 | 243 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:17AM1.17m | 7:13PM1.63m | 10:57AM1.24m | 8:00PM1.66m | 11:30AM1.27m | 8:44PM1.68m | 11:58AM1.27m | 9:25PM1.69m | 12:20PM1.26m | 10:03PM1.69m | 12:40PM1.26m | 10:40PM1.66m | 12:58PM1.27m | 11:17PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:30PM1.03m | 3:00AM0.01m | 2:26PM1.05m | 3:39AM-0.06m | 3:12PM1.03m | 4:14AM-0.11m | 3:50PM1.00m | 4:46AM-0.15m | 4:25PM0.95m | 5:15AM-0.17m | 4:57PM0.89m | 5:41AM-0.16m | 5:30PM0.83m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 487 | 487 | 412 | 718 | 578 | 790 | 782 | 566 | 491 | 785 | 876 | 236 | 751 | 877 | 280 | 270 | 604 | 264 | 223 | 322 | 243 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 154 | 125 | 103 | 96 | 58 | 56 | 46 | 46 | 40 | 24 | 55 | 580 | 35 | 33 | 619 | 612 | 3 | 475 | 435 | 45 | 242 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 22 | S 10 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 132 | 98 | 66 | 41 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 91 | 8 | — | 28 | 8 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 144 | 71 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 70 | 46 | 40 | 59 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 123 | 113 | 167 | 403 | 236 | 282 | 475 | 456 | 334 | 408 | — | 237 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 0 |
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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).
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