Indian River (Northside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.62° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Northside) sea temperature is
23.6° 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at the stretch ahead for Indian River (Northside). It’s a beach and jetty setup, beginner-friendly, and consistent. But I’ll be straight with you—this outlook is a tough one. The first week and a half is mostly flat or junky, with only a couple of brief windows where you might get a soggy ride. The best of the best is thin on the ground, but there is a small standout later on.

Right now, we’re staring down a long gap. For the first ten days, the scores are mostly zero, and the surf is poor. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. The first real pulse of energy comes on Monday, August 3rd. The morning sees a 4 ft swell from the SSE, swinging in at 8 seconds, with moderate wave energy (183). The wind is cross-offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean. But the rating is still low—it’s surfable, but very ordinary. That afternoon, the swell drops a touch to 4 ft, but the wind shifts to a light NNW cross-off, still clean. The wave energy drops to 138. It’s a “meh” session, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Then we hit another dry spell. Thursday, August 6th, morning session: 4 ft from the S, 6-second period, wave energy 156. Clean with a SSW cross-off wind. Still, the score is a zero. It’s just not coming together.

The next real chance to get wet comes on Tuesday, August 11th. The morning starts off with a clean offshore WNW breeze, light, and 3 ft of SSE swell at 7 seconds, wave energy 62. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The standout of the whole outlook, however, is the afternoon of that same day. Tuesday, August 11th, afternoon: the swell builds to 4 ft from the S, 7-second period, and the wave energy jumps to 196. The wind is a gentle NNW cross-off, leaving it clean. No crowds reported, so it could be a quiet little session. For a spot that’s been mostly flat, this is the one to pencil in. The swell direction is close to the optimum SSE, so it’s working well for the break.

After that, it’s back to dust. From Wednesday, August 12th, right through to the end of the 16 days, the swell is tiny or non-existent, winds are messy, and the scores are all zeros. The last shot is Sunday, August 16th morning, with a 4 ft ENE swell, 10-second period, and 263 wave energy, but the wind is a messy cross-shore from the S, and it’s rated poor. Not worth the paddle.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The only real standout is the afternoon of Tuesday, August 11th, with clean 4 ft S swell and a gentle offshore wind. It’s nothing epic, but it’s the only wave in town worth chasing. For beginners, the 4 ft is fine, but it’s not a big day. The 7-second period means it’s a bit weak, but it’s clean. The rest of the forecast is a quiet, flat spell, which is normal for this area when the swell windows don’t line up. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, I’d be marking that Tuesday afternoon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:27PM0.92m
10:57AM0.82m
11:03PM0.90m
11:35AM0.84m
11:44PM0.86m
12:17PM0.86m
00:30AM0.83m
1:03PM0.88m
1:22AM0.79m
1:54PM0.90m
2:19AM0.76m
2:50PM0.91m
3:22AM0.73m
Low Tide
4:12AM-0.01m
4:21PM0.09m
4:44AM-0.00m
4:59PM0.10m
5:17AM0.01m
5:42PM0.12m
5:52AM0.03m
6:32PM0.14m
6:36AM0.06m
7:39PM0.16m
7:33AM0.09m
8:56PM0.15m
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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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