Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Indian River (Northside)

Alright, truth be told, it’s gonna be a bit of a slow spell to kick things off. The first week is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’ve got a run of days from July 3rd through to the 6th where the swell just isn’t there – tiny little waves, mostly under 2 ft, and the wind ain’t doing us any favours. You’ll be staring at a lot of poor surf conditions with hardly any energy in the water (combined energy of all swells directed here is down around 20-50). It’s a tough stretch for anyone looking for a wave.

Now, there’s a little flicker of hope on Tuesday the 7th. The swell bumps up a touch – we’re talking about 3 ft to 4 ft from the south, with a short period of 6 seconds. The energy picks up a bit (117 to 135), and we get some glassy and clean conditions. It’s surfable, but it’s still pretty ordinary stuff. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no shock there. The break is consistent, but these waves are small and weak, so it’s more of a beginner-friendly session.

After that brief moment, things drop right back off again. From Wednesday the 8th right through to the end of the 16-day window, it’s pretty much the same story: small, messy swells, poor surf conditions, and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. There are a few mornings with clean conditions, like the 10th and 12th, but the wave height barely reaches 3 ft, and the energy is still weak. Honestly, it’s a tough run.

The only two calls that offer anything remotely worthwhile are the Tuesday the 7th afternoon and maybe the morning of Saturday the 12th. On Tuesday the 7th afternoon (Indian River, Northside), you’ve got a 3 ft south swell with glassy conditions – really clean. It’s not big, but the lack of wind will make it look better than it is. For the more experienced surfer, there’s just not enough power here. For the beginner or longboarder, it could be a fun little session.

The other standout is the morning of Sunday the 12th, with a 3 ft south swell, light cross-offshore breeze, and moderate energy (117). Again, clean, but the swell is small and short-period. It’s worth a paddle if you’re desperate, but don’t expect much.

Apart from those two tiny windows, you’re looking at a long gap of almost two weeks with no real recommendations. The forecast for this area is just not showing any punch.

Stay patient, folks. It’s not gonna stay this way forever. You never know when a sneaky swell will pop up.

Rusty.

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