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Indicators surf Forecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 18 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 12.6°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 12.2 °C max: 14.0 °C min: 11.0 °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 12.6°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 12.2 °C max: 14.0 °C min: 11.0 °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 Thursday (Apr 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indicators in the next 12 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 21st Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 22nd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.6
NW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
1.3
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.8
NW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)161615151414181818178101011111617161616111115151099999998888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)362353284284280213214216204267354480410412328265264234220288167210106106283454482380294222800484460217223525
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
0
W
10
SW
10
WSW
0
NNW
5
WSW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SW
10
NNW
10
W
30
WNW
5
W
20
WNW
30
WNW
20
NW
10
W
30
WNW
15
NW
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
NW
0
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglassononglassoncross-
on
glassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:17PM
1.30
8:24AM
1.17
9:36PM
1.31
9:17AM
1.15
9:51PM
1.34
10:05AM
1.13
10:06PM
1.37
10:51AM
1.12
10:23PM
1.43
11:36AM
1.10
10:44PM
1.48
12:22PM
1.10
11:08PM
1.53
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:06PM
0.10
2:46AM
0.49
2:43PM
0.14
3:23AM
0.34
3:14PM
0.22
3:56AM
0.19
3:43PM
0.31
4:26AM
0.07
4:09PM
0.43
4:55AM
-0.03
4:32PM
0.56
5:25AM
-0.10
4:53PM
0.69
5:56AM
-0.14
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
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--
Sunset-7:45--7:46--7:46--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:54-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------11-----------
Temp. °C171712141612161915151714171713131412131413141612141410141612131714161915
Feels °C (?)161512121412141612141513161512910101011101211797411117111411151714

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

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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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