Indian River (Northside) Surf Break

Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.62° N 75.06° W

Issued: 1 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Northside) sea temperature is
22.0° C

3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Indian River (Northside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, S swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 22nd Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, near gales from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
6
0.7
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
5
1
S
5
1.1
S
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
S
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.8
S
4
2.1
S
7
1.2
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
34
75
53
75
68
57
61
26
8
16
10
8
20
457
153
70
32
25
23
11
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
30
S
35
SW
25
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
10
NW
15
S
35
SSE
50
SSW
30
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
5
SE
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
11:04AM0.88m
11:16PM1.05m
12:03PM0.88m
00:13AM1.00m
1:00PM0.88m
1:09AM0.94m
1:55PM0.87m
2:03AM0.87m
2:48PM0.87m
2:55AM0.81m
3:39PM0.87m
3:47AM0.76m
4:29PM0.87m
4:41AM0.72m
Low Tide
4:17PM-0.03m
5:07AM-0.10m
5:10PM0.01m
5:57AM-0.06m
6:05PM0.06m
6:48AM-0.02m
7:05PM0.11m
7:42AM0.02m
8:09PM0.15m
8:37AM0.06m
9:14PM0.16m
9:29AM0.09m
10:12PM0.16m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
1
1
3
4
Temp °C
21
23
23
28
33
32
22
28
27
23
25
25
23
23
24
17
25
24
20
24
23
Feels °C
20
20
22
25
32
30
21
25
25
18
21
22
20
17
17
13
19
19
17
23
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
6
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
1.2
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
18
5
5
4
4
68
57
23
26
8
16
10
8
6
3
153
70
32
25
23
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
5
1
1
1
2
7
7
7
7
6
6
2
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
1
2
3
1
1
8
1
1
1
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
5
1
S
5
1.1
S
6
0.2
WNW
3
0.8
S
7
0.8
S
4
2.1
S
7
0.8
W
4
0.7
NW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.3
NNW
4
Energy kJ
34
75
53
75
1
61
20
457
18
14
4
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
365
1492
412
1141
0
2
0
20
45
161
471
314
363
200
1172
49
24
71
139
1492
385
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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 16 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).

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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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