Indian River (Northside) surf break

Indian River (Northside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA

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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
24.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Wednesday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 12 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 17th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 17th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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

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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sat
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.4
SSE
0.3
ENE
0.5
S
0.7
S
1
S
1.2
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
S
0.5
S
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
S
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.2
ESE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1
E
1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)656455666777666688966555666787788878
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)261818163361108838589561142833253015231629346378706910314619417213782921251136282
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
0
WNW
20
S
10
SW
15
SSW
20
S
10
SW
20
WSW
10
W
20
SW
15
W
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
S
15
SE
20
SSE
10
SSE
5
N
5
SE
10
W
10
N
5
N
5
WSW
5
SE
20
S
10
SW
10
W
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
5
S
10
SSW
10
NW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglassoffcrosscrossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:52PM
0.92
12:32PM
0.85
12:42AM
0.89
1:22PM
0.88
1:36AM
0.85
2:14PM
0.91
2:32AM
0.81
3:08PM
0.93
3:32AM
0.77
4:07PM
0.94
4:38AM
0.75
5:10PM
0.96
5:47AM
0.75
6:14PM
0.99
6:53AM
0.78
7:15PM
1.01
7:51AM
0.81
8:09PM
1.03
8:44AM
0.84
8:59PM
1.04
9:34AM
0.86
9:46PM
1.02
10:23AM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:31AM
-0.02
5:48PM
0.10
6:13AM
-0.01
6:44PM
0.12
7:01AM
0.02
7:52PM
0.13
7:58AM
0.04
9:05PM
0.12
9:02AM
0.05
10:13PM
0.09
10:06AM
0.05
11:15PM
0.05
11:07AM
0.04
12:13AM
0.02
12:06PM
0.03
1:09AM
-0.02
1:03PM
0.01
2:02AM
-0.05
1:58PM
0.00
2:51AM
-0.06
2:49PM
0.00
3:37AM
-0.07
3:37PM
0.02
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sat
26
Sunrise-5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56-
Sunset--8:23--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:21--8:21--8:20--8:19--8:19--8:17--8:16--8:15
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Rain (mm)
7331446--4--------1121-21177--------
Temp. °C272628272728292933322831262325252525262628292627272727283035343033323236
Feels °C (?)293030282929313035342932272326252524303132323030303130313338373337353539

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 36°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Indian River (Northside) (calm at Lewes 20 km from Indian River (Northside)). not gfswave

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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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