Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, SE swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a tough stretch for Indian River (Northside). The next couple of weeks don’t have much to get excited about, but there’s a little window that might just be worth a look if you’re patient.
We’re staring down a long, quiet run. From Thursday the 27th right through to the end of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. Small swell, cross-shore winds, and poor-quality surf. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting in the 20–60 range, so there’s just no push. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first real sign of life shows up on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning is still not great, but by Wednesday afternoon, things start to come together. The swell picks up a bit, with a 2ft swell from the southeast, period bumping up to 11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 209 (moderate). That longer period means there’s a bit more shape and power, but it’s still small. The wind turns light and glassy, so the surface cleans right up. It’s not pumping, but it’s the best this stretch has to offer. That afternoon is the standout.
Now, after that little peak, the swell tries to build but the wind gets nasty. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September see bigger swell, over 5ft on Thursday afternoon, but it’s straight onshore and messy. The combined energy climbs to over 300 (strong) on Friday morning, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s just blown-out and lumpy. The swell direction is swinging east-northeast, which is not ideal for this spot—it’s more of an exposed southeast setup. The short period, around 6–8 seconds, means it’s weak and choppy. Honestly, with that much wind and size, it’s looking more like a kite day than a surf day.
From Saturday the 5th onward, it’s all downhill again. The swell drops, the wind stays onshore, and the energy fades back into the weak range. There’s a brief moment on the 11th of September with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the swell is tiny, just 1ft, so it’s not going to give you much.
So, the bottom line: if you’re desperate for a wave, hit Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of September. It’s the only time the stars align for clean, glassy conditions with a bit of groundswell. Otherwise, this is a pretty quiet couple of weeks for Indian River. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s looking slim.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 31 | 36 | 46 | 67 | 40 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 20 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:12PM0.94m | 8:37AM0.83m | 8:49PM0.95m | 9:13AM0.87m | 9:25PM0.95m | 9:48AM0.90m | 10:01PM0.94m | 10:23AM0.92m | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:02AM0.94m | 11:22PM0.87m | 11:45AM0.94m | 00:11AM0.82m | ||||||
Low Tide | 1:48AM0.03m | 1:56PM0.07m | 2:27AM-0.00m | 2:39PM0.05m | 3:04AM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.04m | 3:39AM-0.02m | 4:01PM0.04m | 4:13AM-0.02m | 4:43PM0.05m | 4:48AM0.00m | 5:27PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 7:38 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 36 | 46 | 44 | 40 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 4 | SSE 5 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 5 | NE 4 | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 15 | SE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 9 | 67 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 210 | 1159 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 243 | 329 | 284 | 363 | 2587 | 638 | 363 | 1170 | 594 | 337 | 581 | 10 |
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