Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, SE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SE 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 (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy crew, Rusty here. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this Indian River (Northside) run is a tough stretch. Looking ahead over the next 16 days, we’ve got a whole lot of nothing until the very end. The first real opportunity doesn't come until Wednesday, September 23rd, so that’s more than a week and a half of waiting.
On that Wednesday morning, we finally get a moment. The wind goes dead glassy – that’s a huge win for clean, smooth conditions. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the ENE with a 9-second period, packing solid energy (471). It’s the best thing on offer. This is a beach/jetty spot, and with that longer period, the waves might throw a little straight, but glassy wind makes everything better. It’s a beginner-friendly break and consistent, but crowds are “often”, so expect a crew. And check this – water temp is 77°, which is almost 5° warmer than average for this time of year. Unusually warm bathwater.
The next morning, Thursday the 24th, is also worth a look. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the E with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to a massive 887. Northwesterly cross-offshore wind will keep the faces clean. That’s a chunky wave – over 5ft – so it’s for the more experienced crew, not for beginners.
On Saturday the 26th, the morning offers a clean offshore breeze from the WNW with a 3ft swell from the east. Energy is lower at 145, but with light wind and clean lines, you could scratch out a few fun ones.
So here’s the bottom line: this is a grim forecast for the next two weeks. Don’t even bother until the morning of Wednesday the 23rd – that’s the real highlight. The drought is real, but forecasts shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 17 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 41 | 58 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 21 | 23 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 47 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:10AM1.00m | 9:24PM1.00m | 9:53AM1.01m | 10:07PM0.95m | 10:36AM0.99m | 10:50PM0.90m | 11:20AM0.96m | 11:35PM0.83m | 12:04PM0.92m | 00:23AM0.77m | 12:50PM0.87m | 1:12AM0.71m | 1:38PM0.83m | 2:04AM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM-0.04m | 3:01AM-0.08m | 3:21PM-0.03m | 3:41AM-0.05m | 4:05PM-0.00m | 4:18AM-0.00m | 4:47PM0.04m | 4:55AM0.05m | 5:30PM0.09m | 5:31AM0.12m | 6:15PM0.15m | 6:10AM0.18m | 7:07PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | — | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 17 | 6 | 13 | — | 1 | 9 | 25 | 9 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 39 | 43 | 46 | 47 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | — | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 14 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 24 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 5 | S 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 10 | — | — | — | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 41 | 58 | — | — | — | 29 | 18 | 23 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 337 | 1038 | 337 | 1159 | 1166 | 218 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 271 | 314 | 638 | 1049 | 692 | 844 | 1159 | 1159 | 10 | 136 | 568 | 10 |
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