
Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Southside) surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days.
It’s looking flat and uninspiring for most of the run. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worthwhile until Monday, August 3rd, and even that’s only marginal.
The whole period is filled with tiny, weak swells and messy conditions. The combined swell energy barely hits triple digits, peaking at a moderate 220 on Monday afternoon, but that’s with only 5ft of swell at a short 8 seconds. Winds are mostly cross or cross-off, keeping things clean, but the waves are just too small to bother with. Nothing here for anyone except maybe a beginner on a foamie, and even that’s a stretch.
Water temp is 75°, right on average for the time of year. Nothing special.
The best of a poor lot is Indian River (Southside). This break is for advanced surfers only, fairly consistent, but crowds are often there. On Monday, August 3rd, there’s a clean, cross-off wind with a 4ft to 5ft SSE swell at 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 202–220, which is at least moderate. It’s a beach and jetty setup, so don’t expect perfection, but that’s the only time you might find a wave worth paddling for. The swell direction is SSE, and this spot likes it from SSE, so that lines up. Still, it’s marginal.
After that, it drops to tiny, weak surf with poor conditions and onshore winds for days. There’s a brief moment on Saturday, August 8th morning with a light breeze and clean 2ft swell, but it’s only scoring a 1 out of 10. Not worth it.
Into the second week, from around August 10th, it’s even worse. Swells shrink to under 2ft most days, with energy barely reaching 67. Winds are often cross or onshore, and there’s a lot of “poor surf conditions” in the forecast. By Friday, August 14th morning, we get a glassy, zero-wind moment with only 1ft of swell – pretty but unrideable.
The only standout is that Monday, August 3rd window. It’s not great, but it’s the only thing on the board. Everything else is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | 29 | 206 | 202 | 220 | 108 | 47 | 36 | 187 | 27 | 23 | 83 | 64 | 64 | 104 | 48 | 66 | 159 | 35 | 39 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:42AM0.83m | 11:54PM0.88m | 12:25PM0.86m | 00:34AM0.84m | 1:12PM0.88m | 1:20AM0.79m | 2:08PM0.91m | 2:13AM0.75m | 3:13PM0.93m | 3:17AM0.72m | 4:26PM0.96m | 4:30AM0.70m | 5:39PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM0.10m | 5:50AM0.07m | 6:15PM0.13m | 6:32AM0.07m | 7:11PM0.17m | 7:18AM0.08m | 8:15PM0.20m | 8:12AM0.09m | 9:26PM0.22m | 9:13AM0.09m | 10:39PM0.22m | 10:19AM0.08m | 11:47PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
1 | 1 | — | 202 | — | 108 | 47 | 36 | 67 | 13 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 86 | 35 | 29 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | S 7 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 12 | E 13 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 28 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 8 | — | NE 4 | — | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
19 | 29 | 206 | — | 220 | — | 4 | — | 187 | 27 | 23 | 83 | 64 | 64 | 104 | 48 | 66 | 159 | 54 | 39 | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1173 | 1289 | 1039 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 270 | 204 | 388 | 850 | 282 | 209 | 282 | 414 | 226 | 185 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
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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.











