Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, S swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and sit down. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our stretch of coast. I gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet for Indian River (Northside). It’s a beach and jetty setup, exposed to the swell, but honestly, the ocean’s just not cooperating much.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t arrive until the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. We see a pulse of south swell pushing 5ft, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy of all swells hits 264 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-off from the southwest, which is sweet. The waves will be there, but the quality is still only marginal. By the afternoon, the swell bumps up a touch to 5ft, with energy climbing to 367 (moderate), and the wind swings a bit more south-southwest, still clean. It’s a short window, and it’s not perfect, but it’s the standout in a very flat run.
The next little blip comes on the morning of Tuesday, July 28th. That’s over a week away, so take it easy, but we’ve got a 4ft easterly-northeast swell with a 7-second period. The real story here is the offshore wind from the west-northwest at 12 mph, making for clean conditions. The energy is moderate at 203, and it’s the only time in the whole outlook we see a “good surf conditions” note. That Tuesday morning session is the one to keep your eye on, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t lock it in just yet.
The rest of the time? It’s flat or blown out. The swell is tiny, often under 3ft with short, weak periods of 4 to 7 seconds. The winds are mostly cross, cross-on, or onshore, keeping the surface lumpy or choppy. You’ll see a few moments of clean conditions with cross-off winds, but the swell just isn’t there to back it up. The water is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, sitting at 77°F, which is about 3°F above normal, so it’s noticeable but not freakish.
Honestly, for a beach and jetty break, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The swell is too weak and the winds are too lumpy for a good wave. It’s a long stretch of nothing, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Keep your eyes on that Tuesday the 28th morning, and otherwise, enjoy the sun.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the N by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 7 | 50 | 110 | 36 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 259 | 263 | 367 | 410 | 74 | 57 | 47 | 26 | 50 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:41AM0.91m | 1:24PM0.90m | 1:32AM0.84m | 2:13PM0.89m | 2:22AM0.77m | 3:01PM0.87m | 3:12AM0.72m | 3:50PM0.85m | 4:05AM0.68m | 4:41PM0.84m | 5:02AM0.66m | 5:35PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:43PM0.04m | 6:13AM-0.02m | 6:35PM0.10m | 6:59AM0.04m | 7:33PM0.15m | 7:49AM0.09m | 8:36PM0.18m | 8:42AM0.14m | 9:37PM0.19m | 9:37AM0.16m | 10:33PM0.17m | 10:28AM0.17m | 11:23PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 42 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | NE 4 | SE 8 | E 12 | — | E 6 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 165 | 74 | 57 | 47 | 26 | 50 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 9 | 10 | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 13 | — | SE 12 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 5 | S 7 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | — | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 50 | 110 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 25 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 259 | 263 | 367 | 410 | 41 | 27 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 50 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1492 | 65 | 7 | 40 | 72 | 73 | 353 | 382 | 186 | 1090 | 1159 | 206 | 18 | 65 | 52 | 40 | 40 | 73 | 36 | 412 | 0 |
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