Indian River (Northside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.62° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 Friday (Aug 07) 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me tell ya, it's been a bleak stretch here for Indian River (Northside). Honestly, lookin' at the whole 16-day window, there's barely a whisper of a wave to get excited about. We're talkin' a long, flat spell right from the start, with a few days in the middle where the energy picks up just a little, but it's still nothin' to write home about.

The water temp is sittin' right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, we've got a real dry patch. From Friday, August 7th, right through until Monday, August 17th, it's pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, with a short, weak period of 5 to 6 seconds. The energy is just pathetic, with numbers like 32 all the way down to 12. It's all "poor surf conditions" on the cards. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, which is a bonus, but there's just nothin' for that wind to work with. You'll be sittin' on your board starin' at a lake.

Now, on Monday afternoon, August 17th, we finally see a little pulse of life. The swell jumps to 2 ft from the East with a 7-second period, and the energy gets up to 88. The wind is a clean offshore from the W at 12 mph. The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about right. It's a tiny, weak groundswell that'll be breaking pretty straight on this beach/jetty setup, but hey, it's better than the flat spell. It's the only thing even close to a standout in the whole outlook, and it's still a marginal call.

After that, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 18th and 19th, the swell actually gets a bit bigger, hitting 3 ft from the East with energy climbing to 103. The period is still a weak 6-7 seconds, though. The problem is the wind turns onshore or cross-shore for most of it, making it messy and choppy. The afternoon of the 19th has a strong offshore wind at 22 mph, but the swell is already droppin' back to 2 ft. It's a case of too much wind, not enough wave.

So, what's the call? The only real pocket of hope is the afternoon of Monday, August 17th. It's nothin' special, but it's the best you're gonna get. For the rest, it's a long wait. The setup is so exposed and the swells are so weak that this kind of blank run is pretty normal for the area when the trade winds shut off. Don't hold your breath.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.8
S
5
0.9
S
5
0.6
S
6
0.7
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.7
S
4
0.6
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6
0.7
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6
0.7
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6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
30
27
45
24
31
57
41
21
10
19
13
16
24
32
29
15
12
6
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
25
S
15
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
W
15
WNW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSE
15
SW
15
W
10
S
5
WSW
10
NW
5
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
3:22AM0.73m
3:52PM0.93m
4:32AM0.73m
5:01PM0.95m
5:44AM0.75m
6:10PM0.98m
6:51AM0.80m
7:13PM1.02m
7:50AM0.86m
8:08PM1.06m
8:43AM0.91m
8:58PM1.07m
Low Tide
8:56PM0.15m
8:46AM0.10m
10:08PM0.12m
9:59AM0.09m
11:12PM0.07m
11:05AM0.05m
00:10AM0.01m
12:07PM0.02m
1:05AM-0.04m
1:05PM-0.02m
1:57AM-0.08m
2:01PM-0.05m
2:46AM-0.11m
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6:11
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8:05
8:04
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8:00
8:00
7:58
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8
3
Temp °C
28
30
33
28
28
32
30
27
32
31
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25
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Feels °C
28
32
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32
29
33
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26
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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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