Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SSE 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 (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta level with you – the next 16 days at Indian River (Northside) are about as flat as a day-old can of soda. There’s really no good surf on offer for a solid stretch. We’re talking close to a full week of barely a ripple, with the first real chance of something paddle-worthy not showing up until Sunday the 19th, and even then, it’s not much to write home about.
The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
For the first few days, from Monday the 13th through to Saturday the 18th, the swell is tiny, mostly 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with short, weak periods. The wind is all over the place – cross-on, cross, cross-off – but the energy is just not there. A few mornings are clean, like Tuesday the 14th morning and Thursday the 16th, but with swell heights of 1 ft to 2 ft, it’s barely a knee-high dribble. The combined energy reading is in the low double digits (23 to 24), which is weak.
Now, Sunday the 19th is the one day that might get you out of bed. The morning sees a 2 ft SSE swell with a 6-second period, and a moderate offshore wind (WSW 12 mph) keeping it clean. The afternoon picks up a bit – 3 ft from the south, still 6 seconds, with a light offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to 127, which is moderate, and it’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the best you’ll get. The break is a beach/jetty setup, so it’s exposed and can handle a south-south-east swell.
After that, from Monday the 20th onwards, it’s back to the small stuff. Swell drops to 3 ft and then peters out to 0.7 ft by the 26th. The winds are a mixed bag, with a few clean mornings (like the 21st and 23rd), but the energy is consistently in the low double digits (11 to 81). There’s a glassy moment on the afternoon of the 23rd, but with only 2 ft of swell, it’s not going to set the world on fire.
Bottom line: if you’re desperate, the 19th is your day. Otherwise, it’s a long blank run. The area tends to see these quiet spells, so don’t be surprised. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 60 | 43 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 42 | 115 | 39 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:41AM0.91m | 1:24PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:28AM-0.08m | 5:43PM0.04m | 6:13AM-0.02m | 6:35PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
 | 8:24 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 33 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 43 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 115 | 39 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | E 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | — | — | E 15 | N 3 | E 14 | E 14 | — | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | S 5 | N 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | — | S 6 |
| kJ | 72 | 60 | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 23 | — | 13 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 42 | — | — | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 695 | 461 | 461 | 460 | 590 | 201 | 284 | 127 | 271 | 62 | 1049 | 567 | 1038 | 1172 | 1038 | 1354 | 1046 | 1492 | 198 | 0 | 0 |
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