Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got on the table. It’s a pretty quiet stretch, so don’t expect to be charging hard every day. We’ve got a good window right at the start, then a long lull, and a possible comeback late in the month.

The first real action kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, August 19th. The swell is small but it’s a long-period groundswell rolling in from the SSW at 3ft, with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a lovely, clean energy. The wind is light and from the WSW, which is offshore for the main break we’re looking at, Indicators. This is a sheltered point break, so it cleans up nicely. The water is sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 504, but with that direction and period, it’s going to be a fun, glassy session for the advanced crew. The spot is fairly consistent, but it can get crowded often, so get out there early.

Right after that, the surf drops off hard. From Thursday morning, August 20th, all the way through to the end of the month, it’s a real flat spell. The swell is tiny, direction is hit or miss, and while the wind is often light, the conditions are just poor. There’s nothing to get excited about for a solid week and a half. It’s a long dry spell, typical for this sheltered spot when the swell windows don't align.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, August 31st. We’ve got a SSW swell at 3ft, period 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the WSW. That’s a magic moment. The combined energy is moderate at 542, and the conditions are expected to be good. This is the standout of the outlook. It’s small, but glassy and clean at Indicators. After that, the swell tries to push a bit bigger, but the wind gets messy. The afternoon of the 31st brings a 5ft WNW windswell with a short 8-second period, and a cross-onshore breeze, so it’s not the one.

Further out, on Tuesday morning, September 1st, we see a 5ft NW swell with that same short 8-second period. The wind is light offshore, but the score is marginal. It’s a bit of a gamble. The real hope for a bigger session is the morning of Saturday, August 29th, which shows a 4ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and a massive combined energy of 1207. But the wind is light offshore that morning, and the score is still only marginal. It’s a big, powerful groundswell, but it might be a bit tricky to handle at this point break. It’s one to watch, but don’t book the day off just yet.

Bottom line: Wednesday afternoon, August 19th, is a solid, clean, fun session. The glassy morning on Monday, August 31st, is the other true highlight. Everything else in between is a long, quiet wait.

Rusty, signing off.

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