Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
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 on offer.
Right out of the gate, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The surf is going to be small and pretty ordinary for most of the 16-day window. There’s a brief window of rideable swell on Monday, August 3rd, but after that, we’re looking at a long, dry spell of tiny, weak waves right through until the end of the forecast. You’ll be staring at a lot of flat, clean water with nothing to ride.
The only real action, and it’s the one true standout, is at Indian River (Northside). On Monday, August 3rd, the afternoon is one to watch. We’ve got a 7ft swell rolling in from the south, carrying a moderate amount of energy (779). The wind is a gentle breeze from the southwest, which is a cross-offshore direction, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is beginner-friendly height, so it’s a great session for everyone. The morning is smaller, at 4ft from the SSE, with a moderate breeze and a chance of thunderstorms, but it’s still surfable. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is bang on average for this time of year.
After Monday, the story changes. From Tuesday, August 4th, right through to the end of the period on August 18th, the swell drops right off. The combined wave energy plummets into double digits, often below 50. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which is frustrating because the ocean looks clean, but there’s just no push. We’re talking waist-high slop at best, with periods under 8 seconds. It’s a frustrating stretch for a surfer because the conditions look so inviting, but the waves just aren’t there. There are a few glassy moments on the 13th, 14th, and 15th, but with swell heights of 1.0ft to 2ft, it’s barely a ripple.
The bottom line: if you can get out Monday afternoon, that’s your best shot. For the rest of the fortnight, you’re better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | E 5 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 207 | 522 | 105 | 53 | 45 | 37 | 48 | 41 | 51 | 47 | 47 | 80 | 64 | 39 | 45 | 29 | 20 | 58 | 29 | 44 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:17PM0.86m | 00:30AM0.83m | 1:03PM0.88m | 1:22AM0.79m | 1:54PM0.90m | 2:19AM0.76m | 2:50PM0.91m | 3:22AM0.73m | 3:52PM0.93m | 4:32AM0.73m | 5:01PM0.95m | 5:44AM0.75m | 6:10PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:42PM0.12m | 5:52AM0.03m | 6:32PM0.14m | 6:36AM0.06m | 7:39PM0.16m | 7:33AM0.09m | 8:56PM0.15m | 8:46AM0.10m | 10:08PM0.12m | 9:59AM0.09m | 11:12PM0.07m | 11:05AM0.05m | 00:10AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 207 | 257 | 105 | 32 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 5 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 58 | 29 | 19 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | — | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 35 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 12 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 12 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 522 | — | 53 | 45 | — | 48 | 41 | 51 | 47 | 47 | 80 | 64 | 39 | 45 | 42 | 20 | 82 | — | 44 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 24 | 258 | 206 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 211 | 2438 | 224 | 49 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 692 | 0 | 24 | 11 | 1090 |
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