Indian River (Southside) Surf Break

Indian River (Southside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.60° N 75.06° W

Issued: 1 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Southside) sea temperature is
21.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period with S 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
4
1.2
S
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.7
S
5
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
16
82
17
19
24
25
25
61
46
46
36
45
36
23
36
36
21
24
21
26
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
NNW
10
E
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
E
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
15
W
5
NNE
20
E
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:29PM0.93m
7:31AM0.67m
8:11PM0.95m
8:13AM0.69m
8:51PM0.97m
8:53AM0.70m
9:28PM0.98m
9:32AM0.71m
10:05PM0.97m
10:11AM0.71m
10:40PM0.96m
10:50AM0.72m
11:14PM0.94m
Low Tide
12:23PM0.12m
1:37AM0.17m
1:05PM0.13m
2:20AM0.17m
1:44PM0.13m
3:00AM0.17m
2:22PM0.12m
3:37AM0.16m
3:00PM0.11m
4:12AM0.16m
3:38PM0.10m
4:45AM0.15m
4:17PM0.10m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
11
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
30
26
19
20
21
22
23
23
23
24
23
24
25
23
30
33
26
22
22
22
Feels °C
26
28
26
18
21
23
24
24
24
25
25
22
24
22
20
32
36
28
23
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
9
0.9
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
5
0.5
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.5
S
5
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
S
5
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
5
3
47
17
19
24
13
25
61
46
46
36
45
36
23
11
36
11
24
15
26
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.4
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSE
5
Energy kJ
3
2
9
10
14
19
25
12
6
3
3
3
2
1
36
9
18
21
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
SE
7
0.3
S
6
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
3
3
1
8
7
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
4
1.2
S
5
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.6
S
3
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
5
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
12
16
82
1
2
8
22
11
16
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
242
145
0
74
145
2
141
1089
0
253
1176
145
8
1472
175
2
0
213
335
377
202
Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
4
3
1
4
3
2
3
3
1
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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).

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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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