Indian River (Southside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.60° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Southside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Southside) sea temperature is
24.8°C
1.9° 

Indian River (Southside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indian River (Southside) surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, ESE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Indian River (Southside) is about as quiet as a church mouse. Don’t expect any fireworks. The whole stretch from now through to the 16th of September is a flat spell. There just isn’t any surf worth paddling out for, and the forecast shows nothing but poor conditions across the board.

We kick off on the morning of the 1st with a tiny 1ft SE windswell, but with a weak combined energy of just 17. The water’s sitting at a noticeably warm 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only talking point. Winds are cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s simply no push. The afternoon is even smaller.

Moving through the first week, the story doesn’t change. We see a few pulses of swell, like a 2ft ESE swell on the 2nd, but that’s got ENE winds smashing it onshore and a weak energy reading of 86. It’s messy. By the 4th, there’s a 2ft S swell with a short, weak period of 6 seconds, but it’s a complete no-show. A few days later, on the 6th, the afternoon shows a brief 3ft ENE swell, but it’s short-period and onshore, making it close out and ugly. All through this period, the combined energy never climbs above a pathetic 67.

The second week? Still nothing. On the 11th, a 2ft SSE swell pops up, but it’s cross-shore and choppy with a combined energy of just 52. We finally get a bit of glass on the afternoon of the 13th – light easterly winds and a glassy surface – but with a tiny 1.0ft SE swell, you could paddle out on a handboard and not catch a thing. The energy is a measly 17.

Look, Indian River (Southside) is a beach and jetty setup, and with no consistent swell and constant onshore or cross-shore wind for most of the period, if you’re determined to get wet, this setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle surf. There’s simply no wave to ride. It’s a long blank run, nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
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SE
7
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12
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
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10
0.5
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9
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6
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4
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9
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Energy kJ
12
7
37
78
65
43
32
30
18
24
11
6
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7
4
8
41
35
40
15
7
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
SSW
5
N
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
ENE
20
WSW
10
NW
5
NE
15
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20
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25
NNW
5
SE
25
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15
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15
SE
15
SSE
25
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25
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High Tide
11:58AM0.98m
00:10AM0.84m
12:49PM0.99m
1:00AM0.80m
1:50PM0.98m
1:59AM0.75m
3:02PM0.98m
3:12AM0.73m
4:21PM0.99m
4:31AM0.73m
5:34PM1.01m
5:46AM0.76m
6:36PM1.04m
Low Tide
6:00PM0.15m
6:01AM0.08m
6:57PM0.20m
6:51AM0.10m
8:02PM0.24m
7:50AM0.13m
9:16PM0.26m
8:56AM0.14m
10:29PM0.24m
10:09AM0.13m
11:36PM0.20m
11:19AM0.10m
00:33AM0.14m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Indian River (Southside) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Indian River (Southside) 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 (Southside) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Indian River (Southside) 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 (Southside)) 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 (Southside) 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 (Southside) is 28 km (17 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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