Indian River (Northside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.62° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Northside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Northside) sea temperature is
24.2° C
0.4° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Northside) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 6th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.

Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this 16-day window is a tough one for Indian River (Northside). The whole stretch is a real flat spell. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worth paddling out for right from the start, with only tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. Honestly, the first few days through to the middle of next week are a write-off. The only blip on the radar is a couple of mornings around the 8th and 12th of August where we might see some surfable but very ordinary waves. Even then, we’re only talking about small, weak energy.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday morning, August 8th. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the South, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (49). But the wind is light offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean. It’s a beginner-friendly break, consistent, and the offshore wind is a major positive for making the most of the small stuff. It’s not going to be thrilling, but it’ll be the cleanest session of the whole run.

The next possible look-in is Wednesday morning, August 12th. Again, we’re looking at a small 2ft swell from the SSE, with that same 6-second period. The combined energy is still very weak (42). The wind is offshore again from the WSW, so it’ll be clean. It’s the same story: surfable, but ordinary. Don’t expect much.

For the rest of the period, it’s a desert. The swell drops off to nothing, and any little bump we get is usually chopped up by onshore winds. The water temperature is about 76°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit – just a lot of patience.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 8th or 12th mornings are your only real shot. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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Monday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.6
SE
7
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SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.9
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1
S
5
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6
0.8
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0.9
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SSE
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SSE
6
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SSE
6
0.7
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0.7
SSE
5
0.6
S
6
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6
0.6
S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
37
35
33
34
53
50
47
80
40
42
57
26
25
37
31
38
29
27
24
16
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
ENE
5
S
20
S
25
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SSE
15
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WNW
Wind State
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on
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cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:03PM0.88m
1:22AM0.79m
1:54PM0.90m
2:19AM0.76m
2:50PM0.91m
3:22AM0.73m
3:52PM0.93m
4:32AM0.73m
5:01PM0.95m
5:44AM0.75m
6:10PM0.98m
6:51AM0.80m
7:13PM1.02m
Low Tide
6:32PM0.14m
6:36AM0.06m
7:39PM0.16m
7:33AM0.09m
8:56PM0.15m
8:46AM0.10m
10:08PM0.12m
9:59AM0.09m
11:12PM0.07m
11:05AM0.05m
00:10AM0.01m
12:07PM0.02m
1:05AM-0.04m
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6:03
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6:09
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8:07
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Temp °C
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32
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Feels °C
24
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32
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33
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36
34
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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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