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Indian River (Southside) surf break

Indian River (Southside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 EDT
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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
22.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 18th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 22nd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.3
E
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
ENE
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)88888775566788881010999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9354544218179698589119193287275153131128123969290
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
15
NNW
0
NNW
15
WSW
5
NW
15
SSE
10
NW
30
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
30
E
30
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SW
5
SW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		glassoffglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononononcrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:45AM
0.79
7:22PM
1.01
7:37AM
0.84
8:07PM
1.00
8:21AM
0.87
8:46PM
0.97
9:01AM
0.91
9:21PM
0.94
9:38AM
0.93
9:53PM
0.91
10:12AM
0.94
10:25PM
0.87
10:46AM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:27AM
0.17
12:18PM
0.12
1:14AM
0.13
1:11PM
0.09
1:55AM
0.10
2:00PM
0.07
2:33AM
0.09
2:45PM
0.07
3:07AM
0.09
3:27PM
0.09
3:39AM
0.11
4:08PM
0.12
4:10AM
0.13
4:48PM
0.16
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Sunrise-6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--7:04--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:57--6:55--6:53
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202024232424262020191919191920192021212425
Feels °C (?)202026232524251617161615161820182119202625
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Indian River (Southside) (calm at BUOY-LWSD1 21 km from Indian River (Southside)). 1.1m 8s swell from the E to make surfable waves.

    1 hour 23 minutes ago Indian River (Southside)
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21 km away, 1 h 23 min ago

4 km/h
SSE
0.0
22.1
Air / Water (°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 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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