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Indian River (Northside) surf break

Indian River (Northside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 EST
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Indian River (Northside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Indian River (Northside) sea temperature is
4.7° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indian River (Northside) this week:

The surf forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 22nd Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 26th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 9°C on Thu morning, min -4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Sun afternoon, min -11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Sat night, strong winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
1.3
NNE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.8
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.4
E
2.1
E
1.8
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)8910101010101010105101167910101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18313838394040396855873645255607982815612260139113
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
25
SSE
40
S
35
SW
20
WSW
15
W
15
N
15
NNW
15
NW
45
NNW
35
N
25
N
20
NNE
30
NE
50
ENE
50
NE
30
N
30
WNW
45
NW
30
WNW
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:43AM
0.87
10:11PM
0.76
10:23AM
0.84
10:53PM
0.77
11:07AM
0.80
11:40PM
0.79
11:58AM
0.77
12:31AM
0.81
12:54PM
0.72
1:25AM
0.82
1:54PM
0.69
2:25AM
0.83
3:01PM
0.66
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:56AM
-0.02
3:28PM
-0.09
3:35AM
-0.01
4:02PM
-0.08
4:17AM
0.01
4:38PM
-0.06
5:04AM
0.04
5:19PM
-0.03
6:03AM
0.06
6:10PM
-0.00
7:18AM
0.08
7:18PM
0.02
8:35AM
0.06
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
Sunrise-7:13--7:13--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09-
Sunset--5:08--5:09--5:10--5:12--5:13--5:14--5:15
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light snow
light snow
mod snow
mod snow
light snow
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C-335699422-9-11-9-7-200-4-3-6-8-5
Feels °C (?)-9-6-4-234-1-4-4-22-21-17-16-11-11-11-12-12-16-17-13
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Information about the Indian River (Northside) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Indian River (Northside) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Indian River (Northside) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Indian River (Northside) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Indian River (Northside)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Indian River (Northside) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Indian River (Northside) is 30 km (19 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Delaware, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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