Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.
Honestly, the next little while is a tough one for Indian River (Northside). We’re looking at a real flat spell to kick things off. The first recommendation doesn’t even tick over until Wednesday the 29th of July, and even then it's hardly a call to action. The outlook is pretty grim for the first week.
We’ve got a long stretch of days from the 27th through to the 2nd of August where the surf is just plain poor. The wind is either cross or cross-onshore, and the swell heights are tiny – mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, with a weak 8-second period pushing around a combined energy of just 30 to 44 (weak). The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The one small window of decent conditions comes on Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning sees a little 2 ft swell from the SE with a 7-second period, and the wind swings light NW at 3 mph, keeping things clean. By the afternoon, that wind turns offshore from the W at 9 mph, and the energy nudges up slightly to 57 (weak). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Think ankle-to-knee-high sliders, not something you’d rush for.
The combined energy of all swells directed here during the 29th is only 53 to 57, so it’s weak. The period is short (7 seconds), meaning the waves will be a bit mushy and lacking punch. With the wind going offshore, it’ll be clean, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.
At the end of the day, there’s no standout option here. Indian River (Northside) is a consistent, exposed beach/jetty break that’s best for beginners, but the 16-day window is pretty barren. I wouldn’t be waxing up just yet. Hang tight, and check back in case the forecasts shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 24 | 59 | 110 | 59 | 56 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 26 | 107 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:27AM0.74m | 8:40PM0.94m | 9:07AM0.77m | 9:17PM0.94m | 9:44AM0.79m | 9:52PM0.94m | 10:20AM0.80m | 10:27PM0.92m | 10:57AM0.82m | 11:03PM0.90m | 11:35AM0.84m | 11:44PM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:40AM0.06m | 1:37PM0.11m | 2:22AM0.03m | 2:21PM0.09m | 3:01AM0.01m | 3:02PM0.09m | 3:37AM-0.00m | 3:42PM0.08m | 4:12AM-0.01m | 4:21PM0.09m | 4:44AM-0.00m | 4:59PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 23 | 24 | 14 | 110 | 59 | 56 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | NE 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 9 | 3 | — | 7 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | — | NNW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 59 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | 17 | 26 | 107 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 1038 | 1355 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 73 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 269 | 45 | 210 | 385 | 387 | 1038 | 1141 | 36 |
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