Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Southside) surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indian River (Southside) this week:
The surf forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Southside) in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's happening out there.
Alright, strap yourselves in, 'cause it's gonna be a flat spell for a while. For this stretch of the Indian River (Southside), we're looking at a proper drought. From now, right through until the 22nd of July, there's basically nothing doing. Day after day of poor surf conditions – tiny, weak, and messy. We're talking combined swell energy mostly hanging in the 20s and 30s, and sometimes even hitting a pathetic 4. That’s the sound of nothing happening. These early days are a write-off for any kind of paddle surfing. There will be a long, frustrating gap before anything even thinks about showing up.
The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 78°? That's a solid 6° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's like bath water out there.
Now, we have to wait until the 18th of July, Saturday, before we see a little flicker of life. The afternoon brings a cross-off wind from the west at 19 mph, which is fresh offshore and will clean things right up. The swell is a tiny 4 ft from the south, but with that wind, it’s the first clean window we've had. The combined energy is still weak at 74 though. Honestly, it's more of a novelty wave than a real session.
The only time in the whole 16 days that looks even remotely interesting is the 19th of July, Sunday. The afternoon sees a pulse of south swell pushing 5 ft, with combined energy jumping to a moderate 264. Now, 5 ft is getting into the fun zone, but this is a beach/jetty setup, and with a period of just 7 seconds, it's not a proper groundswell. Unfortunately, it's onshore from the ESE at 9 mph. The waves will be there, but the conditions will be pretty ordinary, so manage your expectations. The morning of the 20th, Monday, is still surfable with a 3 ft swell and 147 energy, but again, onshore breeze.
Honestly, this forecast is a tough one. There's nothing close to a standout session. The best you can hope for is the 18th afternoon for a cleaner, smaller wave on the offshore, or the 19th for a bigger, messier one. If you're kiting, the stronger wind days on the 18th and 19th with that southerly swell might actually be more interesting than for us paddle guys.
Keep the faith, things can always turn around.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 27 | 31 | 24 | 38 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 55 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 41 | 28 | 56 | 35 | 47 | 33 | 20 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:36PM0.87m | 3:40AM0.73m | 4:40PM0.93m | 4:45AM0.71m | 5:47PM0.99m | 5:53AM0.71m | 6:52PM1.04m | 7:00AM0.73m | 7:52PM1.09m | 8:02AM0.75m | 8:49PM1.11m | 9:00AM0.78m | 9:42PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45AM0.06m | 9:43PM0.18m | 9:40AM0.05m | 10:52PM0.16m | 10:39AM0.03m | 11:58PM0.14m | 11:39AM0.00m | 00:59AM0.10m | 12:38PM-0.03m | 1:56AM0.05m | 1:36PM-0.06m | 2:49AM0.02m | 2:32PM-0.09m | 3:40AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 5 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 31 | 24 | 38 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 47 | 33 | 20 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NNW 4 | E 7 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | S 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 13 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 7 | ESE 10 | N 3 | ESE 10 | E 8 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 3 | — | — | S 7 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 4 | E 6 | SSE 4 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 |
| kJ | 27 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 55 | 6 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 41 | 3 | 56 | 35 | — | — | 5 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 538 | 0 | 207 | 539 | 43 | 2 | 32 | 22 | 213 | 335 | 270 | 458 | 469 | 592 | 1047 | 1078 | 1140 | 2 | 203 | 217 |
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