
Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta level with you – the outlook for Indian River (Northside) is about as flat as a pancake. We’ve got a long stretch of very quiet, small surf ahead. The combined energy of the swells is a measly (40) to start, barely ticking over. The water temp is sitting at 76°, which is just about bang on average for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock to the system.
The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th offer tiny, weak swells from the S and SE, but the wind is mostly a cross-off or cross. The heights are only 1 ft to 3 ft, and the period is a pathetic 4-8 seconds. It’s just not worth paddling out for. Sunday the 9th through to the 13th is a dead zone. The swell is virtually non-existent, with heights barely reaching 2 ft and very low wave energy. The only silver lining is a few glassy mornings, like on the 9th and 13th, but you’d be surfing a ripple.
We scrape through the middle of the week. Friday the 14th afternoon brings a slight bump up to 3 ft from the S, but it’s a cross-on wind and the energy is still only (96). It’s messy. The 17th of August actually shows a bit of a different story – the period jumps to 13 seconds, suggesting some longer-period energy from the SE. The wave heights are still tiny at 1 ft, but the energy is (65) to (85). This is a long period groundswell, but for a beach/jetty setup like this, it might break a bit too straight. Still, it’s more interesting than what we’ve seen.
The only real half-decent window looks like the 20th of August. The morning shows a 2 ft swell from the SE with a gentle offshore wind from the W – that’s clean. The energy is (88), which is the highest we see. The afternoon is similar, with a clean cross-off breeze. The waves are still small, but it’s the most surfable the whole forecast period gets.
There is a serious gap of no surfable conditions from now until the 20th. The 20th is the best on offer, but even then, it’s a small, clean option for the longboard or a fun log. For the rest of it, the beach looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the tiny swell and persistent wind.
Keep an eye on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath. The consistency is low, and it’s a blank run for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 |
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28 | 72 | 25 | 39 | 68 | 18 | 15 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:52PM0.93m | 4:32AM0.73m | 5:01PM0.95m | 5:44AM0.75m | 6:10PM0.98m | 6:51AM0.80m | 7:13PM1.02m | 7:50AM0.86m | 8:08PM1.06m | 8:43AM0.91m | 8:58PM1.07m | 9:32AM0.95m | 9:46PM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM0.12m | 9:59AM0.09m | 11:12PM0.07m | 11:05AM0.05m | 00:10AM0.01m | 12:07PM0.02m | 1:05AM-0.04m | 1:05PM-0.02m | 1:57AM-0.08m | 2:01PM-0.05m | 2:46AM-0.11m | 2:53PM-0.05m | 3:32AM-0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 5 |
9 | 2 | 22 | 22 | 68 | 18 | 8 | 31 | 26 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
2 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 5 | E 7 |
1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | WSW 3 | S 6 | SW 3 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 |
28 | 72 | 1 | 39 | 5 | — | 15 | 37 | — | 32 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1468 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 45 | 159 | 24 | 45 | 2367 | 89 | 363 | 173 | 329 | 1046 | 516 | 460 | 478 | 337 | 511 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Indian River (Northside) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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