Indicators • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (November - March)

The surf season at Indicators builds through the fall and peaks during the late autumn and winter months. From November through March, average swell heights run around 5ft (1.5m) and average periods sit right at 10 seconds, giving the west-facing banks a steady supply of powerful, long-period lines. The wave direction is dominated by the NE/ENE trade wind window, but the bigger, more exciting waves arrive when a strong cold front or low pressure system nudges the swell angle toward the W/WNW quadrant - the ideal direction for this exposure. It is worth noting that the wave rose is heavily weighted toward NE/ENE trade wind swell, while the truly ideal W/SW/WNW groundswells are rare. When they do appear, they bring the spot's most open and powerful waves. Offshore winds blow 64-72% of the time, keeping the surface manageable even when the surf is a bit above average.

Fair Surf Season (April, May, September, October)

The shoulder months offer a mixed bag. April and May see the trade wind regime take over, with ideal wind percentages climbing to 73-83% but average swell heights dropping to 1.1-1.3m and periods shortening to between 8.7 and 9.6s. September and October mark the transition back toward winter, with swell periods moving back to 9.1-10.0s while heights remain in the 3.5-4ft (1.1-1.2m) range. These months reward patience: the surf is generally small but clean, with occasional pulsing days when distant storms or tropical systems align with the west-facing coastline.

Low Surf Season (June - August)

The summer doldrums take hold from June through August. Average swell heights bottom out at about 3ft (1m) and periods fall to 6.7-7.3 seconds, leaving mostly soft, short-period trade windswell. The offshore wind percentage is actually the highest of the year - 86-91% - so it often looks inviting, but the lack of size and period means you will be working hard to find a good wave. Only a hurricane or tropical disturbance can reset the pattern and send the bigger westerly swells that this west-facing break truly loves.