Surf Forecasts:
Indicators surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty again, and I’m looking at the same stretch in feet and Fahrenheit.
It’s a grim outlook, to be honest. A whole lot of small, bumpy, or just flat days ahead. The water is sitting at 60°F, which is a touch warmer than normal, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting there waiting for something that doesn’t come.
Monday the 27th starts off with a 4ft SSW groundswell, long period at 18 seconds, and a light land breeze keeping the surface clean. The wave energy is moderate (893). But it’s a real marginal day – only a 1/10 call. Nothing to write home about. The rest of the week is more of the same dribble, with cross-onshore winds making a mess of things.
Thursday the 30th brings a quick pulse of 6ft from the WNW, but with a very short 8-second period, it’s just lumpy and weak. Friday and Saturday see 5ft to 6ft from the NW, still short period, and the conditions are poor. Saturday the 1st of August afternoon has a moment of glory: 5ft from the WNW with glassy conditions and low energy (456). That’s the cleanest you’ll see, but it’s still just a 2/10 for quality.
Sunday the 2nd has the biggest swell at 8ft from the NW with a 10-second period and strong energy (1649). That’s expert territory, with onshore winds, so you better know what you’re doing. After that, it’s all downhill. From Monday the 3rd onward, the swell drops to under 3ft with short periods and cross-onshore breezes all the way through. The energy numbers fall into the weak range. If you’re into kite surfing, the beach setup might be more fun during that time.
The only window worth a look is Saturday the 1st of August afternoon – glassy, 5ft from the WNW, but the short period means it won’t have much grunt. After that, the ocean just goes to sleep.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 785 | 876 | 580 | 751 | 877 | 619 | 612 | 604 | 553 | 435 | 403 | 486 | 338 | 178 | 170 | 467 | 360 | 1015 | 1055 | 638 | 651 |
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 | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:58AM1.27m | 9:25PM1.69m | 12:20PM1.26m | 10:03PM1.69m | 12:40PM1.26m | 10:40PM1.66m | 12:58PM1.27m | 11:17PM1.59m | 1:17PM1.30m | 11:56PM1.50m | 1:39PM1.36m | 00:38AM1.39m | 2:04PM1.43m | 1:28AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:50PM1.00m | 4:46AM-0.15m | 4:25PM0.95m | 5:15AM-0.17m | 4:57PM0.89m | 5:41AM-0.16m | 5:30PM0.83m | 6:07AM-0.12m | 6:06PM0.76m | 6:32AM-0.04m | 6:49PM0.67m | 6:58AM0.09m | 7:38PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 785 | 876 | 580 | 751 | 877 | 187 | 192 | 604 | 339 | 435 | 375 | 294 | 197 | 394 | 170 | 243 | 202 | 601 | 543 | 46 | 651 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 10 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 23 | 55 | 36 | 35 | 7 | 619 | 612 | 21 | 475 | 2 | 174 | 284 | 284 | 55 | 284 | 212 | 81 | 134 | 84 | 35 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 19 | 23 | 85 | 40 | 43 | 76 | 97 | 89 | 38 | 81 | 57 | 15 | 51 | 51 | 29 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | 85 | 76 | 127 | 153 | 194 | 313 | 338 | 264 | 553 | 347 | 403 | 486 | 338 | 178 | — | 467 | 360 | 1015 | 1055 | 638 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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