Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again, looking at the same stretch of Indian River (Northside). Got to tell you, we’re in for a long, quiet spell. Nothing much happening for a while.
Saturday starts flat and stormy. A tiny 0.6ft ESE swell, light cross-shore wind, and the energy is pathetic – only 22. That sets the tone. Sunday and Monday are blown out with onshore wind and a short-period, junky 2-3ft that isn't worth your time.
There’s one small window on Wednesday morning, July 15. We’re only looking at 1ft, but the wind swings offshore from the W at 9 mph, giving us clean, tiny waves. The energy is still low (41), so it’s a micro-session, but for a beginner or a longboard, that’s your cleanest option. The water is 77°, which is about 4° warmer than normal – that’s very unusual for this time of year.
After that, it’s back to flatness and chop. Then, on Thursday afternoon, July 23, things get interesting. Swell picks up to 4ft from the E, period is short at 6 seconds, but the energy is a moderate 129. The best part? The wind goes glassy with a barely-there ENE breeze at 3 mph. On a beach/jetty, a glassy 4ft can produce some fun, if a little fat, corners.
The best session in this whole forecast is Friday afternoon, July 24. Swell hits 5ft from the SSE, and the energy jumps to a solid 239. There’s a risk of a thunderstorm, but the wind is a light offshore from the NW at 6 mph, keeping the faces clean. That’s a decent size – not too big for most, but the 6-second period will make it a bit bumpy and fast. Still, it’s the most size and energy on offer.
By Saturday the 25th, there’s still leftover 4ft, but the wind turns, and the quality drops. After that, it’s back to tiny, weak waves.
Overall, it’s a bleak run. Plenty of afternoons here are going to be better for kite surfing with that onshore wind and chop. Your best bets are the glassy Thursday the 23rd, or the bigger, offshore Friday the 24th. It’s thin, but that’s your lot.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 9 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 53 | 86 | 90 | 64 | 24 | 16 | 39 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:23PM1.01m | 7:03AM0.79m | 7:24PM1.06m | 8:03AM0.84m | 8:20PM1.09m | 8:58AM0.88m | 9:13PM1.10m | 9:52AM0.91m | 10:06PM1.08m | 10:45AM0.92m | 10:57PM1.04m | 11:39AM0.92m | 11:50PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.03m | 00:25AM-0.00m | 12:17PM-0.00m | 1:21AM-0.05m | 1:16PM-0.03m | 2:16AM-0.09m | 2:14PM-0.05m | 3:08AM-0.12m | 3:10PM-0.05m | 3:57AM-0.13m | 4:02PM-0.04m | 4:43AM-0.11m | 4:52PM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 37 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 6 | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 24 | 9 | 39 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | E 16 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | E 15 | SW 4 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | SSE 5 | S 3 | WSW 2 | S 3 | S 4 | — | S 4 | WSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 27 | 53 | 86 | 90 | 64 | — | — | 10 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 337 | 337 | 460 | 337 | 460 | 205 | 461 | 511 | 10 | 11 | 82 | 206 | 0 | 40 | 62 | 329 | 2772 | 695 | 1172 | 1038 | 772 |
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