Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Northside) surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Northside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Indian River (Northside). It’s a beach and jetty setup up here, and if you’ve been glued to the forecast, you know it’s been flat. Real flat. For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, we’re staring down a long, frustrating stretch of tiny, messy swell and mostly cross or onshore wind. There’s not a single standout in this whole 16-day window. It’s a tough run, but that’s how it goes sometimes – the ocean gives, and the ocean takes away.
For the first week and a half, from late July right through until the morning of Friday the 7th of August, it’s practically a write-off. We’re talking ankle-snappers to knee-high at best, with the combined energy rarely cracking even 100 (usually 17 to 81). Winds are mostly cross, cross-on, or just too strong, making things bumpy. The water temp anomaly is average for this time of year, so at least a session won’t be a cold one, not that there’s much to paddle for. You’re looking at mostly bare sand out there.
Finally, on the morning of Friday the 7th of August, we get a pulse of life. A cross-off SSW wind keeps it clean, and the swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW with a combined energy of 206 (moderate energy). That’s the biggest push we’ll see, but even then the guidance flags it as marginal. It’s a short-period swell at 6 seconds, so not much grunt or shape in the water. It’ll be a bit fat and crumbly, but at least there’s something to sit on your board for. For the experienced crew, it might be worth a look on the jetty side if it lines up.
After that brief window, it’s back to the small stuff. We get some clean moments on the 8th and a glassy afternoon on the 9th of August, but the swell is tiny—1ft to 2ft. No power. The rest of the run into mid-August is weak onshore junk, with nothing to ride. Honestly, for a spot that’s normally fairly consistent, this is a lean spell. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that early Friday morning is your best (and only real) shot, and even then, keep your expectations at your knees.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 71 | 79 | 59 | 37 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:52PM0.94m | 10:20AM0.80m | 10:27PM0.92m | 10:57AM0.82m | 11:03PM0.90m | 11:35AM0.84m | 11:44PM0.86m | 12:17PM0.86m | 00:30AM0.83m | 1:03PM0.88m | 1:22AM0.79m | 1:54PM0.90m | 2:19AM0.76m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:37AM-0.00m | 3:42PM0.08m | 4:12AM-0.01m | 4:21PM0.09m | 4:44AM-0.00m | 4:59PM0.10m | 5:17AM0.01m | 5:42PM0.12m | 5:52AM0.03m | 6:32PM0.14m | 6:36AM0.06m | 7:39PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:13 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 71 | 79 | 59 | 37 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 8 | — | E 6 | — | NE 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 8 | NNE 3 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 139 | 385 | 133 | 186 | 1038 | 638 | 432 | 1127 | 1038 | 638 | 207 | 206 | 198 | 412 | 186 | 1046 | 1172 | 1090 |
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