Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days for Indian River (Northside). Same story, different units. The first week and a half is mostly flat, weak, and not worth paddling out for. There’s a little blip around July 22nd, but it’s nothing to write home about.
The main problem is the swell. For the first week, we’re looking at windswell from the east and southeast, nothing over 3 ft, and the period is a short, weak 5 to 6 seconds. The combined energy is low, mostly in the 60s and 70s (71 for Sunday morning), which is just weak. It’s not going to wrap in with any power. The water temp is sitting at 75°F with a 1°F anomaly, so a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which feels nice, but you’ll be doing a lot of bobbing.
The only real standout is Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. We get a pulse of 3 ft swell from the south, with a period of 6 seconds. The energy bumps up to 136, which is the highest we see in the whole run. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW, which will keep the surface clean. It’s surfable but very ordinary conditions. It’s not going to be a classic, but if you’re itching, that’s your window. It’s a consistent spot, so there’s always a chance of a wave. Crowds are often around, so expect company.
Before that, Tuesday the 14th has a glassy morning with a tiny 2 ft wave from the east, but it’s so weak (40 energy) it’s barely a bump. The wind is zero, so it’s clean, but you’re looking at knee-high slop at best.
From the 23rd onward, it drops right back to tiny, messy stuff with cross-shore winds and energy dropping to the 20s and 30s. Not worth a second look. This is a long, quiet run for the area. Nothing to get excited about until that 22nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 53 | 51 | 72 | 68 | 80 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.06m | 8:03AM0.84m | 8:20PM1.09m | 8:58AM0.88m | 9:13PM1.10m | 9:52AM0.91m | 10:06PM1.08m | 10:45AM0.92m | 10:57PM1.04m | 11:39AM0.92m | 11:50PM0.98m | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:41AM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:17PM-0.00m | 1:21AM-0.05m | 1:16PM-0.03m | 2:16AM-0.09m | 2:14PM-0.05m | 3:08AM-0.12m | 3:10PM-0.05m | 3:57AM-0.13m | 4:02PM-0.04m | 4:43AM-0.11m | 4:52PM-0.01m | 5:28AM-0.08m | 5:43PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 80 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | E 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | E 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 5 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 16 | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | S 7 | N 3 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | NNW 2 | N 4 | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 53 | 51 | 72 | 68 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 37 | 24 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 15 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 1172 | 461 | 695 | 2438 | 0 | 0 | 593 | 210 | 206 | 49 | 62 | 24 | 387 | 511 | 460 | 461 | 1046 | 460 | 781 | 692 |
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