Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty flat. This is a lean stretch for Indian River (Northside). There’s a big gap of nothing worth paddling out for right from the start. We’re looking at a solid six days of weak, junky conditions before we even see a sniff of something rideable. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Saturday the 8th, and even then, it’s barely a wave.

The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no shock there.

Saturday, 8th August
The morning of the 8th is the first time we see anything that’s not a total write-off. The swell is tiny, around 2ft from the S, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (58). The wind is light from the SW, so it’s a clean, cross-off breeze. It’s the pick of the days, but it’s really just a beginner-friendly wave. The crowd factor is listed as “often,” so expect a few others out on the inside.

Saturday, 8th August – Afternoon
The afternoon actually nudges up a bit. Swell hits 3ft from the SSW, still short period at 6 seconds, but the energy jumps to moderate (108). The wind stays light from the SSW, keeping it clean. It’s the best session of the entire forecast, but that’s not saying much. It’s still a small, weak wave. This is a beginner spot, and the crowd is often there.

Sunday, 9th August
The morning is clean with a light offshore wind from the WSW, but the swell drops right back to 2ft (26 energy). Too small to bother. The afternoon has a bit more push at 2ft, but it’s still ordinary.

Wednesday, 12th August – Afternoon
The afternoon goes glassy with a light NW breeze, and the swell is a weak 2ft (40 energy). It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

Monday, 17th August – Afternoon
A late, long-range look. The morning is clean with a cross-off NW wind, but the swell is a messy 2ft with a period of only 4 seconds. The afternoon is the only real standout in the second week, with a 1ft swell from the SSE but a longer period of 9 seconds, giving it weak energy (57). It’s clean, but it’s a flat, weak wave.

Honestly, there’s no real standout swell here. The whole window is a bust. The only time you’ll find a wave is on the 8th and maybe the afternoon of the 17th, and both are small, gutless, and only for the keenest beginner or longboarder. If you’ve got a kite, the wind on the 6th and 7th might be more interesting than the surf.

Rusty.

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