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Indian River (Southside) surf break

Indian River (Southside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 EST
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Indian River (Southside) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Indian River (Southside) sea temperature is
4.4° C
 (Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indian River (Southside) this week:

The surf forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 12 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 14th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 14th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 11th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Icy conditions (max 15°C on Sat night, min -1°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), mostly on Thu night. Becoming colder with a light covering of snow, mostly falling on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Wed morning, min -4°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.3
S
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
SE
0.9
S
1.2
S
0.7
SSE
0.4
ESE
0.5
SE
0.7
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.2
E
0.3
SE
Period(s) (?)687791095999667791199108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1781034892324123541064221381102013811
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
25
NW
35
WNW
40
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
SW
10
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
E
50
NNW
35
NW
30
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglassoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:40AM
0.70
2:40PM
0.60
3:38AM
0.73
3:34PM
0.57
4:35AM
0.76
4:29PM
0.57
5:28AM
0.79
5:22PM
0.58
6:17AM
0.83
6:10PM
0.60
7:00AM
0.86
6:55PM
0.62
7:40AM
0.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:43AM
0.12
8:41PM
0.06
9:48AM
0.15
9:31PM
0.09
10:48AM
0.15
10:19PM
0.09
11:40AM
0.15
11:06PM
0.08
12:27PM
0.14
11:50PM
0.06
1:08PM
0.12
12:31AM
0.03
1:45PM
0.10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
Sunrise-7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:15-
Sunset--4:58--4:59--5:00--5:00--5:01--5:02--5:04
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Rain (mm)
11--------------21-----
Temp. °C156624556771098675-2-2-203
Feels °C (?)9-1-3-9-2-1-201033344-3-10-10-8-5-3
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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 12 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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