Indian River (Southside) surf break

Indian River (Southside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 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
16.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Indian River (Southside) surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, ENE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E 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 (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
1
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
6
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
E
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
ESE
8
1.2
ENE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
32
88
175
173
97
38
78
19
43
64
105
67
58
33
23
23
21
25
28
84
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
30
E
30
ENE
25
NE
15
ESE
10
W
10
NNE
20
E
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
SE
15
WSW
10
W
15
S
15
SSW
5
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:55AM0.71m
10:24PM0.96m
10:33AM0.70m
11:01PM0.94m
11:13AM0.69m
11:39PM0.92m
11:54AM0.68m
00:19AM0.89m
12:39PM0.68m
00:59AM0.86m
1:26PM0.69m
1:43AM0.83m
2:17PM0.71m
2:30AM0.80m
Low Tide
3:23PM0.12m
4:37AM0.16m
3:59PM0.13m
5:15AM0.17m
4:38PM0.13m
5:52AM0.18m
5:20PM0.14m
6:29AM0.18m
6:06PM0.15m
7:09AM0.17m
6:57PM0.16m
7:52AM0.15m
7:55PM0.17m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
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5:37
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:17
8:19
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:21
8:22
7
Temp °C
17
16
15
14
15
17
17
19
18
17
21
20
25
27
27
26
30
26
28
26
21
16
10
10
8
10
13
15
15
14
15
17
15
25
25
24
27
29
24
26
25
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSE
6
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
6
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
E
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.5
S
5
0.6
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
Energy kJ
44
4
2
4
114
97
38
78
19
43
64
105
67
58
33
12
23
11
25
10
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
6
0.3
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.1
SE
7
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
11
3
3
3
1
16
29
2
16
8
11
6
1
1
11
23
10
21
15
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ENE
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
Energy kJ
3
4
3
7
3
3
5
7
24
18
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
4
1.3
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
0.4
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
SW
4
0.3
ENE
6
0.7
E
3
1.2
ENE
5
Energy kJ
32
88
175
173
66
3
15
10
10
7
11
84
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
80
317
245
38
539
0
186
588
458
459
186
8
0
8
8
0
2
13
8
8
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Best forecast wave conditions in Delaware
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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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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