Indian River (Northside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.62° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Northside) sea temperature is
24.1° C
0.2° 

Indian River (Northside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indian River (Northside) this week:

The surf forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 7th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 7th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty flat. This is a lean stretch for Indian River (Northside). There’s a big gap of nothing worth paddling out for right from the start. We’re looking at a solid six days of weak, junky conditions before we even see a sniff of something rideable. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Saturday the 8th, and even then, it’s barely a wave.

The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no shock there.

Saturday, 8th August
The morning of the 8th is the first time we see anything that’s not a total write-off. The swell is tiny, around 2ft from the S, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (58). The wind is light from the SW, so it’s a clean, cross-off breeze. It’s the pick of the days, but it’s really just a beginner-friendly wave. The crowd factor is listed as “often,” so expect a few others out on the inside.

Saturday, 8th August – Afternoon
The afternoon actually nudges up a bit. Swell hits 3ft from the SSW, still short period at 6 seconds, but the energy jumps to moderate (108). The wind stays light from the SSW, keeping it clean. It’s the best session of the entire forecast, but that’s not saying much. It’s still a small, weak wave. This is a beginner spot, and the crowd is often there.

Sunday, 9th August
The morning is clean with a light offshore wind from the WSW, but the swell drops right back to 2ft (26 energy). Too small to bother. The afternoon has a bit more push at 2ft, but it’s still ordinary.

Wednesday, 12th August – Afternoon
The afternoon goes glassy with a light NW breeze, and the swell is a weak 2ft (40 energy). It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

Monday, 17th August – Afternoon
A late, long-range look. The morning is clean with a cross-off NW wind, but the swell is a messy 2ft with a period of only 4 seconds. The afternoon is the only real standout in the second week, with a 1ft swell from the SSE but a longer period of 9 seconds, giving it weak energy (57). It’s clean, but it’s a flat, weak wave.

Honestly, there’s no real standout swell here. The whole window is a bust. The only time you’ll find a wave is on the 8th and maybe the afternoon of the 17th, and both are small, gutless, and only for the keenest beginner or longboarder. If you’ve got a kite, the wind on the 6th and 7th might be more interesting than the surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
4
1
S
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
S
5
1.1
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
37
36
35
40
45
53
41
34
64
43
47
88
35
62
48
19
38
16
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
NE
15
SW
10
SSW
20
W
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:30AM0.83m
1:03PM0.88m
1:22AM0.79m
1:54PM0.90m
2:19AM0.76m
2:50PM0.91m
3:22AM0.73m
3:52PM0.93m
4:32AM0.73m
5:01PM0.95m
5:44AM0.75m
6:10PM0.98m
Low Tide
5:52AM0.03m
6:32PM0.14m
6:36AM0.06m
7:39PM0.16m
7:33AM0.09m
8:56PM0.15m
8:46AM0.10m
10:08PM0.12m
9:59AM0.09m
11:12PM0.07m
11:05AM0.05m
00:10AM0.01m
thunderstorm
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clear
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rain showers
clear
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6:03
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6:05
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6:07
6:07
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8:08
8:07
8:07
8:05
8:04
8:02
8:01
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5
1
17
3
1
Temp °C
27
24
23
24
25
27
26
28
30
28
30
32
28
26
32
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27
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31
Feels °C
30
23
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26
27
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28
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28
31
32
29
27
33
31
28
33
31
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Information about the Indian River (Northside) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Indian River (Northside) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Indian River (Northside) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Indian River (Northside) 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 (Indian River (Northside)) 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 Indian River (Northside) 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.

Indian River (Northside) is 30 km (19 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Delaware, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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