Indian River (Southside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.60° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Southside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-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★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Aug 27) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 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+) 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin' at Indian River (Southside) for you, and I gotta say, it's a tough one. The next couple of weeks are lookin' pretty bare, so let's get into it.

We're startin' with a real dry spell. From now, Monday the 24th of August, all the way through the end of the month, it’s flat. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, with weak wave energy (21 to 95). You might see some glassy water Tuesday afternoon and the following Monday, but with waves that small, it's a waste of a paddle.

As we roll into September, there's a tiny flicker of hope. On Tuesday the 1st, the combined swell energy finally climbs to moderate at 213. We're lookin' at a 2ft groundswell from the ESE with a long 15-second period. The wind is a cross-shore at 12 mph, so it's not clean, but it's not terrible either.

The session to circle on your calendar is Thursday the 3rd of September. That's when we get the biggest push of the whole forecast – a 4ft ESE swell with a 14-second period and strong energy (536). That's gettin' into the big range for beginners. The wind is howlin' from the NNW at 25 mph in the morning, droppin' to 12 mph in the afternoon, both cross-offshore. That makes for clean, groomed lines off that jetty. Tuesday the 1st also has some long-period groundswell, but the wind is all over the place. Water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year.

Honestly, there's no real standout here. It's a lean stretch. If you're desperate for a session, the afternoon of Thursday the 3rd is your only real window, with that 4ft swell and clean, cross-off winds. After that, the energy drops right back off.

So, for the next two weeks, it's mostly a whole lot of nothin'. Keep your board handy, but don't expect much.

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.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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S
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
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11
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11
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ESE
9
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0.4
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9
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SSE
5
0.5
ESE
10
1.1
S
6
0.5
ESE
8
0.7
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6
0.9
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SE
8
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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
E
5
NW
20
NNW
0
WNW
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NNW
10
E
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
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ESE
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WSW
10
SW
20
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5
W
5
NNE
10
SSW
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High Tide
6:27AM0.72m
7:15PM0.96m
7:15AM0.76m
7:55PM0.98m
7:58AM0.79m
8:31PM0.99m
8:38AM0.83m
9:06PM0.99m
9:17AM0.87m
9:39PM0.98m
9:55AM0.90m
10:13PM0.96m
Low Tide
00:44AM0.28m
12:10PM0.22m
1:24AM0.25m
12:54PM0.18m
1:58AM0.22m
1:36PM0.13m
2:29AM0.18m
2:16PM0.10m
2:58AM0.13m
2:57PM0.08m
3:29AM0.10m
3:38PM0.07m
4:01AM0.07m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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