Indian River (Northside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.62° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Northside) sea temperature is
25.2°C
1.6° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s 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 Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, let's talk about Indian River from the Northside. In American terms, don’t expect much for a while.

The first good chance to paddle out won't come until Friday the 28th in the morning. We’re lookin’ at a tiny bump, maybe 2 feet from the ESE, with a short 8-second period and energy just at 69. The wind is light from the SW, so it’s clean but lifeless. It’s a struggle.

The second week gets a little pulse. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the energy jumps up to 213, but the swell height is still only 2 feet. The period gets long at 15 seconds, coming from the ESE. Problem is, the wind is blowing cross-shore from the NNE at 12 mph, so the surface gets lumpy. That long period groundswell might make it a bit tricky on the jetty too.

The best looking day, if you can wait, is Thursday the 3rd of September. In the morning, you get a strong offshore wind from the NNW at 25 mph, but it’s clean. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the ESE, with a 14-second period and the energy hitting 536. That’s proper moderate energy. It’s gonna be clean with those offshore winds, but 4 feet is getting a little bigger, better for the experienced surfer.

If you miss that, Friday the 4th morning has glassy conditions with a clean 2 feet from the ESE and 185 energy. Small but perfect for a longboard. Saturday the 5th morning stays clean with a light SSW breeze, 2 feet from the east at 11 seconds, and 100 energy. Little, clean, and slow.

Basically, don’t bother this first week. Point your truck toward the water on Thursday the 3rd or the weekend mornings after that. It’s not a classic, but it’ll be clean.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.9
SSE
5
0.5
ESE
10
1.1
S
6
0.5
ESE
8
0.7
S
6
0.9
S
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
14
26
23
22
22
11
17
15
25
42
52
74
40
31
50
17
17
17
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
WNW
10
ESE
5
NW
20
NNW
0
WNW
5
NNW
10
E
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
WSW
10
SW
20
S
5
WSW
10
N
10
S
5
SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
6:26AM0.69m
6:47PM0.87m
7:16AM0.73m
7:32PM0.91m
7:59AM0.78m
8:12PM0.94m
8:37AM0.83m
8:49PM0.95m
9:13AM0.87m
9:25PM0.95m
9:48AM0.90m
10:01PM0.94m
Low Tide
11:40PM0.15m
11:39AM0.16m
00:25AM0.11m
12:26PM0.13m
1:08AM0.06m
1:12PM0.10m
1:48AM0.03m
1:56PM0.07m
2:27AM-0.00m
2:39PM0.05m
3:04AM-0.02m
3:21PM0.04m
3:39AM-0.02m
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Temp °C
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22
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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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