Indian River (Northside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.62° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Northside) sea temperature is
19.2°C
2.7° 

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 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 2,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with E 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 25th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 25th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
11
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
11
2.5
ENE
11
3
ENE
11
1.9
ENE
11
1.5
E
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
10
1.6
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
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9
0.9
E
10
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E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2119
919
833
1198
1541
1426
2373
808
458
348
517
435
378
251
203
148
113
94
75
Wind (km/h)
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N
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NNE
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NE
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NNE
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NE
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N
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N
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NNW
25
NNE
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NE
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NE
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ENE
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NE
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ENE
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ENE
5
ESE
15
SE
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:14AM0.67m
4:28PM0.78m
5:08AM0.72m
5:23PM0.80m
5:58AM0.79m
6:14PM0.83m
6:44AM0.86m
7:02PM0.86m
7:26AM0.94m
7:47PM0.89m
8:07AM1.00m
8:30PM0.90m
Low Tide
9:30PM0.19m
9:42AM0.24m
10:21PM0.14m
10:38AM0.19m
11:05PM0.09m
11:28AM0.13m
11:47PM0.04m
12:15PM0.07m
00:28AM-0.00m
1:03PM0.01m
1:10AM-0.03m
1:50PM-0.03m
1:53AM-0.05m
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Feels °C
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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).

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.

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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