Surf spot

Indicator

Forecast conditions and map view for Indicator in USA, California, LA County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, LA County
Coordinates: 33.7879, -118.4166

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.6
Wave direction	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	W	W	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	W
Wave period (s)	5	5	4.8	4.8	4.7	5.3	7.7	4.4	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.9	6	5.9	5.9	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6.2	6	5.9	6	6	6.2	6.2	6	6	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.4	5.6	5.7	11.3	13.2	10.8	10.7	12.5	12.3	12.1	11.8	11.6	7.3	4	5	4.8	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.1	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	25	30	24	22	19	19	23	31	57	70	72	69	75	79	84	97	122	111	87	75	66	62	57	53	52	51	50	48	48	47	40	33	26	23	20	17	13	11	45	50	37	37	50	53	52	50	47	27	10	18	15	31	29	25	27	21
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	14.9	15.1	15.1	9.5	13.8	11.3	5.8	6.5	1.8	6.6	8.7	10.4	14.3	7.7	10.2	13.8	15.1	17.1	16.6	14.7	9.1	5	8.9	14.5	13.6	12.9	14.8	12	9.8	7.9	6.9	9.6	9.1	9	10	11.2	13	8.5	6.7	5.3	3.2	3.1	8.6	15.4	16.9	12.8	9.9	6.2	4.3	7.9	11.3	15.7	16.1	12	5.4
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Indicator is a well-known surf break in Los Angeles County, California, located in the Palos Verdes Peninsula area. It’s a rocky point/reef break that can offer powerful, high-quality surf when conditions line up.

Spot characteristics

Type: Reef / point break
Best swell: South and southwest swells
Wind: Offshore or light northeast winds are usually best
Tide: Often works best on a mid to lower tide, depending on the swell size
Wave quality: Can be very good, with long, shaped rides on the right day

What to expect

Powerful waves: Indicator can get fast, steep, and hollow, especially when the swell is bigger.
Rocky takeoff zone: The spot is known for its shallow reef and rocks, so timing and positioning matter.
Crowds: When it’s good, it can attract experienced surfers from around the region.
Skill level: Best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers because of the sharp reef, strong current, and heavier wave energy.

Hazards

Sharp rocks and reef
Strong currents
Powerful surf on larger swells
Crowded lineup at good tide/swell windows

Overall vibe

Indicator has a reputation for being a serious, quality wave rather than a beginner-friendly beach break. On the right day, it can produce some of the better surf in LA County, especially for surfers comfortable with reef breaks.