Indicators Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.95° N 122.03° W

Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indicators sea temperature is
15.8° C
1.2° 

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


Indicators surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 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 0.5m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta say it’s a bit of a slow start. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty average conditions. The water’s sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s something.

We’ve got a solid run of small, marginal surf from now through to the middle of next week. The swell is hanging around mostly 2ft to 4ft out of the WNW, with periods around 9 to 10 seconds, and the wind is mostly a light cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is weak to moderate (433 to 541), so it’s not going to be pushing any real power. The forecast for these days is pretty poor, and honestly, I’d say save your energy. There’s a bunch of days in a row here where the conditions just aren’t lining up for a decent paddle.

The real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is Tuesday the 18th. That morning at Indicators (Indicators) is looking like the best window in the whole run. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a long-period 3ft SSW groundswell (15 seconds) rolling in. The combined energy is moderate (477). This is a point break, so that long-period swell is going to wrap in nicely. It’s sheltered from the swell direction, so it won’t be huge, but the offshore wind direction is ENE, which is perfect for this spot. The forecast tags it with “expect good surf conditions.” Now, it’s a fairly consistent spot, but it is an advanced wave, so it’s not for the learners. Crowds are often a thing here, so get in early.

After that, we’ve got another gap of poor conditions until Thursday the 20th. That afternoon shows a bit of promise with a 5ft WNW swell and glassy winds, but the swell period is a short 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker. The combined energy is moderate (601). It’s a marginal forecast, but that glassy wind is a big win.

Looking further out into the second week, the weekend of the 23rd and 24th shows a bit more size. The swell builds to 5ft to 6ft out of the WNW on Sunday and Monday, but with a short period of 8 to 9 seconds, and cross-onshore winds. The combined energy gets up to strong (753) on the Monday morning, but it’s going to be a bit of a messy, short-period windswell. It’s a long-range call, so take it with a grain of salt, but it could be okay for a paddle if you’re desperate.

So, to wrap it up: Tuesday the 18th morning is your best bet. Get on it early. The rest of the time, it’s mostly small and a bit sloppy. If you’re a beginner, the swell never really gets over 7ft in the good windows, so you’re safe, but the quality is low. For the experts, that 3ft point break is where it’s at.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
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WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1.1
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9
1
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
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9
1.1
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9
0.7
SSW
16
1.1
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9
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
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15
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1
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16
1.1
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
259
231
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292
199
144
199
161
273
190
190
226
188
212
270
214
184
249
512
493
620
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
0
NNE
5
SW
10
SW
0
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
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10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
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10
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:10AM1.27m
7:53PM1.92m
10:46AM1.34m
8:53PM1.95m
11:21AM1.38m
9:49PM1.93m
11:54AM1.42m
10:41PM1.85m
12:27PM1.46m
11:32PM1.72m
12:58PM1.49m
00:22AM1.55m
1:29PM1.52m
1:14AM1.37m
Low Tide
1:50PM1.01m
3:15AM-0.32m
2:52PM0.91m
4:02AM-0.38m
3:47PM0.78m
4:45AM-0.38m
4:38PM0.65m
5:25AM-0.30m
5:30PM0.54m
6:03AM-0.17m
6:21PM0.45m
6:39AM0.01m
7:13PM0.39m
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6:22
6:24
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8:06
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7:59
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Temp °C
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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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