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Indian River (Northside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Indian River (Northside) sea temperature is
9.4° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 250 | 196 | 186 | 145 | 137 | 108 | 83 | 39 | 20 | 106 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 46 | 158 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:40AM 0.75 | 4:23PM 0.66 | 4:40AM 0.76 | 5:21PM 0.71 | 5:40AM 0.79 | 6:15PM 0.79 | 6:34AM 0.83 | 7:03PM 0.87 | 7:24AM 0.87 | 7:47PM 0.96 | 8:10AM 0.90 | 8:29PM 1.02 | 8:56AM 0.91 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:45PM 0.25 | 9:43AM 0.17 | 9:56PM 0.22 | 10:36AM 0.12 | 10:54PM 0.16 | 11:22AM 0.07 | 11:46PM 0.09 | 12:06PM 0.02 | 12:37AM 0.03 | 12:50PM -0.02 | 1:26AM -0.03 | 1:35PM -0.06 | 2:16AM -0.08 | 2:20PM -0.08 | ||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 13 | |
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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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