Indian River (Northside) surf break

Indian River (Northside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA

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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
16.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSE swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E 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 (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 7th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.7
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
6
1
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
SE
9
0.9
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.9
S
6
1.3
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
45
84
52
113
97
50
67
56
39
21
20
20
10
13
41
21
24
25
52
99
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
NNE
15
E
25
ENE
15
NE
15
SE
10
W
15
N
15
ESE
15
WSW
10
NNW
20
S
15
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:25PM0.95m
9:53AM0.75m
10:02PM0.94m
10:33AM0.73m
10:39PM0.91m
11:15AM0.71m
11:16PM0.88m
11:58AM0.70m
11:57PM0.85m
12:42PM0.70m
00:40AM0.83m
1:27PM0.72m
1:27AM0.81m
2:12PM0.75m
Low Tide
3:12AM0.03m
3:05PM0.12m
3:51AM0.04m
3:43PM0.13m
4:29AM0.05m
4:20PM0.15m
5:05AM0.07m
4:56PM0.17m
5:42AM0.09m
5:34PM0.20m
6:21AM0.10m
6:20PM0.22m
7:05AM0.11m
7:21PM0.23m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:21
8:22
Temp °C
18
18
17
15
14
17
18
18
20
21
23
25
25
25
28
23
27
30
26
27
28
14
15
13
10
10
13
15
15
17
17
22
21
22
23
24
19
26
29
24
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.5
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
6
1
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.6
S
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
98
12
8
3
3
97
50
67
56
39
21
20
20
10
10
11
21
24
22
16
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.5
E
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
5
0.3
E
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
3
45
3
3
3
1
16
6
2
2
6
10
18
9
13
10
19
4
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
8
0.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
3
4
3
3
12
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
4
10
4
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
0.7
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
6
0.3
N
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
0.9
S
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.7
S
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.9
S
6
1.3
S
5
Energy kJ
16
84
52
113
1
5
7
15
41
51
20
25
52
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
136
201
337
243
36
541
0
40
1159
0
45
2381
73
161
200
638
0
0
65
0
201
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
5
5
9
8
6
8
9
9
9
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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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