
Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 26 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, ESE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 28th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 28th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thu 2 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 47 | 46 | 63 | 37 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 36 | 14 | 31 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:33AM0.69m | 6:59PM0.91m | 7:23AM0.71m | 7:43PM0.93m | 8:09AM0.72m | 8:24PM0.94m | 8:51AM0.73m | 9:03PM0.94m | 9:31AM0.74m | 9:40PM0.94m | 10:11AM0.74m | 10:17PM0.92m | 10:50AM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM0.12m | 11:48AM0.12m | 00:38AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.12m | 1:24AM0.07m | 1:16PM0.12m | 2:07AM0.05m | 2:00PM0.11m | 2:49AM0.04m | 2:43PM0.11m | 3:29AM0.03m | 3:23PM0.12m | 4:06AM0.02m | 4:02PM0.12m | |||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
8:28 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 22 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 23 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
8 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 47 | 46 | 63 | 37 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 36 | 14 | 31 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 7 | NNE 3 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | S 4 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | E 6 |
2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 22 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 10 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | ESE 6 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 10 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
13 | 13 | 17 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 22 | — | 8 | 12 | 13 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1038 | 201 | 161 | 73 | 45 | 2365 | 0 | 73 | 340 | 188 | 358 | 1474 | 10 | 10 | 2381 | 49 | 40 | 10 | 45 | 284 | 307 |
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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 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.
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.










