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Indicators surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 PDT
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Indicators surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Indicators sea temperature is 13.4°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 12.1 °C max: 14.3 °C min: 10.5 °C)
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Indicators surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Indicators sea temperature is 13.4°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 12.1 °C max: 14.3 °C min: 10.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indicators this week:

The surf forecast for Indicators over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 29th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indicators over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
1.5
WNW
2
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.3
NW
1.4
WNW
1.7
WNW
2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.6
SSW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
NW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
Period(s) (?)7191518989888791010101010987799999981677777815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1531061062093515748845006992262476159101040826627578547253120193475700913660505802290188158164138103111197353
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
15
NNW
5
WSW
25
NW
5
NNW
5
W
30
NW
10
NNW
5
SW
5
NNW
5
N
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
25
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
5
N
10
WNW
30
NW
5
NNE
5
W
10
NW
0
NNE
10
SW
15
SW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crossglassglassglassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:10PM
1.09
11:35PM
1.57
2:04PM
1.08
12:07AM
1.58
3:08PM
1.07
12:46AM
1.57
4:28PM
1.08
1:34AM
1.53
5:51PM
1.11
2:35AM
1.46
6:39PM
1.16
3:49AM
1.38
7:12PM
1.23
5:12AM
1.30
7:43PM
1.31
6:37AM
1.25
8:13PM
1.41
7:58AM
1.23
8:45PM
1.52
9:12AM
1.23
9:17PM
1.63
10:20AM
1.24
9:51PM
1.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:14PM
0.81
6:31AM
-0.16
5:35PM
0.91
7:12AM
-0.16
6:00PM
0.99
8:02AM
-0.15
6:35PM
1.05
9:01AM
-0.13
8:05PM
1.09
10:07AM
-0.11
10:39PM
1.03
11:14AM
-0.10
12:09AM
0.85
12:15PM
-0.08
1:12AM
0.60
1:09PM
-0.03
2:06AM
0.32
1:57PM
0.06
2:55AM
0.04
2:42PM
0.20
3:41AM
-0.20
3:26PM
0.35
4:28AM
-0.37
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:54--7:55--7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141613151512131812141812131814161914161914151611141712151915141512141511
Feels °C (?)1210109971113713157121513151612141610109611117131513121210996

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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.

Indicators is 3 km (2 miles) from Santa Cruz. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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