Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell ya, it's been a bleak stretch here for Indian River (Northside). Honestly, lookin' at the whole 16-day window, there's barely a whisper of a wave to get excited about. We're talkin' a long, flat spell right from the start, with a few days in the middle where the energy picks up just a little, but it's still nothin' to write home about.

The water temp is sittin' right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, we've got a real dry patch. From Friday, August 7th, right through until Monday, August 17th, it's pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, with a short, weak period of 5 to 6 seconds. The energy is just pathetic, with numbers like 32 all the way down to 12. It's all "poor surf conditions" on the cards. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, which is a bonus, but there's just nothin' for that wind to work with. You'll be sittin' on your board starin' at a lake.

Now, on Monday afternoon, August 17th, we finally see a little pulse of life. The swell jumps to 2 ft from the East with a 7-second period, and the energy gets up to 88. The wind is a clean offshore from the W at 12 mph. The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about right. It's a tiny, weak groundswell that'll be breaking pretty straight on this beach/jetty setup, but hey, it's better than the flat spell. It's the only thing even close to a standout in the whole outlook, and it's still a marginal call.

After that, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 18th and 19th, the swell actually gets a bit bigger, hitting 3 ft from the East with energy climbing to 103. The period is still a weak 6-7 seconds, though. The problem is the wind turns onshore or cross-shore for most of it, making it messy and choppy. The afternoon of the 19th has a strong offshore wind at 22 mph, but the swell is already droppin' back to 2 ft. It's a case of too much wind, not enough wave.

So, what's the call? The only real pocket of hope is the afternoon of Monday, August 17th. It's nothin' special, but it's the best you're gonna get. For the rest, it's a long wait. The setup is so exposed and the swells are so weak that this kind of blank run is pretty normal for the area when the trade winds shut off. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty

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