Indian River (Southside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.60° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Southside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Southside) sea temperature is
24.7° C
0.7° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Southside) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this straight. I’ve looked at the charts for Indian River (Southside) for the next couple of weeks, and if you’re chasing waves, you’re going to be doing a whole lot of waiting. This forecast is about as flat as it gets for a long while.

We start off the run with a week of almost nothing. From Saturday the 8th right through to the morning of Tuesday the 18th, the swell is tiny and the conditions are pretty ordinary. You get the odd clean window, like Sunday morning with that light offshore breeze, but the surf is just ankle-biters. The energy is weak, mostly sitting in the low double digits (values like 50, 33, 21), and the period is short, so there’s no push in any of it. It’s really just a lot of standing around on your board. A couple of afternoons see a cross-shore wind kick up and just mess with what little texture there is. Honestly, for a week and a half, you could leave your board in the car.

Then, around Wednesday the 19th, things try to wake up a little. The morning is glassy, and while it’s still small, there’s a bit of energy starting to build. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 4ft, but the period is a short 5 seconds so it’s going to be lumpy and lack any real power.

The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the late morning into the afternoon of Wednesday the 19th. It’s the best the run has to offer. The swell is up to 4ft but the period is short. The winds are light and offshore, which makes it look clean. This is about the only time you might get a couple of fun, albeit small, ones. It’s still ordinary, but it’s the pick of a bad bunch. The water is sitting around 77°, which is basically average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

After that little blip, it goes quiet again. From Thursday the 20th onward, it’s back to small surf and generally average conditions. There’s a bit of swell around but it’s small and poorly organized. Early on the 23rd has a bit of energy but the rain showers and light cross-off wind aren't too inspiring.

So, the long and short of it is: this is a barren stretch. Don't hold your breath for anything epic. If you’re desperate for a splash, Wednesday afternoon on the 19th looks like the best chance, but manage your expectations. It stays poor for a long time, but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but right now, it’s a go-fish kind of fortnight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
8
0.8
S
5
1.1
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.5
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.5
S
4
0.6
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5
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
S
6
0.9
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
29
94
25
14
20
18
34
22
15
10
3
3
8
17
10
21
34
12
23
15
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
SW
10
W
10
W
10
SW
10
SW
0
SE
10
SSE
15
SW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WNW
25
NNW
10
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
5:39PM1.01m
5:46AM0.72m
6:46PM1.05m
6:54AM0.75m
7:44PM1.08m
7:55AM0.79m
8:37PM1.09m
8:49AM0.84m
9:25PM1.09m
9:40AM0.87m
10:10PM1.05m
10:29AM0.89m
10:53PM1.00m
Low Tide
10:19AM0.08m
11:47PM0.18m
11:25AM0.05m
00:48AM0.13m
12:28PM0.01m
1:42AM0.08m
1:28PM-0.03m
2:31AM0.03m
2:23PM-0.06m
3:18AM-0.00m
3:17PM-0.06m
4:02AM-0.02m
4:08PM-0.04m
4:44AM-0.02m
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6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
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8:02
8:01
8:00
8:00
7:58
7:57
7:55
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3
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Temp °C
29
32
28
27
32
32
28
30
31
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32
31
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29
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31
28
21
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Feels °C
29
32
29
29
33
33
32
31
32
32
33
34
27
29
31
29
31
29
19
24
24
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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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