Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Saturday, 25th July, morning – Finally, a glimpse of hope. The waves are tiny, around 0.6m from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds, so short-period stuff. The combined energy is weak (48). The wind is light and offshore from the NW, meaning the surface will be clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. For a beginner, this might be a fun little session, but don’t expect much.
Sunday, 26th July, morning – Another small window. A 0.5m swell from the ESE (7 sec period) and a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is low (41). It’s clean, but again, the size is more for a longboard or a learner. Crowds are often at this spot, so you might have some company.
Now, the standout you’ve been waiting for: Wednesday, 22nd July, morning. This is the only real spike in the forecast. A 1.9m swell from the S with a 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to 592, which is moderate wave energy. The wind is strong offshore from the SSW at 35 km/h, so the surface will be clean. But here’s the catch – that size is pushing into the “too big for beginners” territory, and it’s a beach/jetty setup. This is for experienced surfers only. The wind will be blowing hard, so it’s going to be a wild, windy session. Honestly, with that much wind and the beach setup, this might be more fun for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
For the rest of the period, from Thursday the 23rd through to the end of the month, it’s a mix of onshore slop, small cross-shore chop, and barely rideable waves. Nothing else stands out as a proper session.
In short, if you’re an expert, keep an eye on the morning of the 22nd. If you’re a beginner or just want a splash, the 25th and 26th mornings are your best bets, but keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 51 | 282 | 63 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 29 | 316 | 443 | 91 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:57PM1.04m | 11:39AM0.92m | 11:50PM0.98m | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:41AM0.91m | 1:24PM0.90m | 1:32AM0.84m | 2:13PM0.89m | 2:22AM0.77m | 3:01PM0.87m | 3:12AM0.72m | 3:50PM0.85m | 4:05AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:02PM-0.04m | 4:43AM-0.11m | 4:52PM-0.01m | 5:28AM-0.08m | 5:43PM0.04m | 6:13AM-0.02m | 6:35PM0.10m | 6:59AM0.04m | 7:33PM0.15m | 7:49AM0.09m | 8:36PM0.18m | 8:42AM0.14m | 9:37PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 40 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 32 | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 139 | 63 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 18 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 149 | 91 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 9 | — | — | E 13 | — | — | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 7 | NW 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | E 3 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 8 | S 8 | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 51 | 282 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 23 | 29 | 316 | 443 | — | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1159 | 1038 | 1472 | 1038 | 1333 | 1046 | 11 | 45 | 16 | 71 | 73 | 329 | 337 | 412 | 905 | 1141 | 1008 | 1127 | 36 | 247 |
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