
Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSE swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with SSE 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s be real about Florida’s Indian River (Northside) for the next couple of weeks. The short version? We’re looking at a long, flat spell with very little to get excited about. The whole run is a test of patience.
The first half of the outlook is a write-off. From Monday, August 3rd through to about Thursday, August 13th, the wave energy is just sad. We’re seeing a combined swell energy that’s mostly in the double digits (like 29, 46, 62), and the swell heights are barely a ripple. The best we get is a paltry 3 ft on the Wednesday morning, but it’s a short-period, windswelly thing from the SSE with a period of only 7 seconds, and it’s just poor. The wind is a mess, too – mostly cross-off or cross-shore, never truly clean. You’d be better off doing anything else.
There’s a tiny glimmer on Tuesday, August 11th, in the afternoon. The wind finally goes light offshore from the west at 6 mph, and the water gets glassy clean. But the swell is only 2 ft from the south with a 6-second period, and the energy is a weak 49. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Don’t get your hopes up.
Now, the one true standout in this whole 16-day window comes on Saturday, August 15th. That’s a full 12 days out, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s the only real glimmer of hope. We’ve got the swell jumping to 4 ft from the south, with a combined energy of 213 (moderate energy). The real kicker is the wind: fresh offshore from the WSW at 19 mph in the morning, easing to a moderate offshore from the WNW in the afternoon. That’s proper offshore wind, and it’s going to groom that south swell into clean, lined-up waves. This is the day for the experienced crew. The size at 4 ft is solid, and with that wind, the wave quality will be the best we’ve seen. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are a total bust with tiny, weak dribble. The period on the 17th is 9 seconds, but the swell is only 0.7 ft, so it’s academic.
So, to wrap it up: don’t bother paddling out for the first 12 days. Saturday, August 15th, is the only window with any real punch. If you’re an expert and you can wait, that’s your day. Otherwise, we’re in a flat spell that’s pretty normal for this area. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 |
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280 | 291 | 270 | 86 | 47 | 49 | 286 | 81 | 85 | 67 | 42 | 69 | 108 | 71 | 42 | 37 | 23 | 28 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:44PM0.86m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:17AM0.01m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:09 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | 13 | 9 | 7 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | E 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 |
— | — | — | 86 | 47 | 49 | 125 | 81 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 28 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
280 | 291 | 270 | — | 12 | 16 | 286 | — | 85 | 67 | 42 | 69 | 108 | 71 | 42 | 37 | 52 | 25 | 65 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1038 | 1127 | 211 | 0 | 269 | 206 | 206 | 7 | 18 | 72 | 206 | 412 | 224 | 198 | 412 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 10 |
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The above surf forecast table for Indian River (Northside) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.
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