Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a bit of a slow burn, so let’s cut straight to it.

It’s a quiet start, and honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off for proper surf. We’ve got a poor run of onshore winds and tiny swell through Sunday and Monday. The good news is that from Tuesday, 08 July, there’s a subtle increase in energy, but conditions are still pretty messy with onshore breezes. The first real flicker of life shows up on Wednesday, 09 July afternoon, with a 6ft Westerly swell, but the period is a short 9 seconds, and the wind is cross-on. That’s more of a messy, blown-out option for the brave.

The first standout is Wednesday, 15 July afternoon through Thursday, 16 July. This is when things finally come together. We’ve got a 5ft WNW swell with a period of 7 to 9 seconds, and more importantly, the wind goes glassy light. The energy is moderate (497 to 792), but that clean, glassy surface is what we’ve been waiting for. This is a long-range call but looks promising. The water temp is around 61°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real bonus for your session.

Now, for the actual best of the run. The true standout is the only one worth planning around: Indicators. This is a sheltered, advanced point break that’s fairly consistent and loves WNW swell. The window from Wednesday 15 July afternoon through to Thursday 16 July gives us a clean 5ft WNW swell with period lengthening to 9 seconds and glassy conditions. It’s only for advanced surfers, though – that 5ft wave height (over the 5ft mark) means it’s not for beginners. The water temp anomaly of +5°F is very unusual, making the water much warmer than you’d expect for mid-July. Expect crowds there often. The swell direction is a perfect match for the spot’s optimum. That’s your one to aim for.

After that, the end of the second week throws up one more half-decent option: Saturday 18 July afternoon. It’s glassy again with a 2ft W swell, long period at 16 seconds (groundswell), but the energy is light (536). It’s clean but small. Perfect for a longboard or a quiet paddle.

Overall, the first week is a gap of quiet, onshore fluff. The second week finally delivers a clean pulse mid-week. If you can only pick one session, make it Thursday 16 July at Indicators.

Rusty.

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