Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Southside) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you—this Indian River (Southside) stretch is looking pretty quiet over the next fortnight. The swell is small and the windows of clean, rideable surf are few and far between. We’ve got a long dry spell from Sunday the 19th right through to the end of the month, with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The only real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 22nd. That morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell sneaking in from the south with a moderate offshore breeze out of the west. The wind is going to keep the surface glassy, and the combined wave energy is sitting at 138 (moderate)—nothing huge, but it’s the best we’ll see. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak and lumpy, but for a beach/jetty setup, it’s rideable. By the afternoon, the swell ticks up to 5ft from the south, still with that clean cross-off breeze and wave energy jumping to 438 (strong). That’s the standout of the whole forecast. It’s not massive, but it’s the only day where the quality and size line up. Keep in mind, this spot is for advanced surfers only, and crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Thursday the 23rd through to the first week of August is mostly tiny, wind-affected slop. Swells hover around 1ft to 3ft, with onshore or cross-shore winds ruining any chance of a clean face. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 27th morning with a light offshore and 2ft, but it’s barely surfable. The combined energy is weak (56), and it’s inconsistent. Not worth the drive, mate.
The very end of the run on Monday the 3rd of August has a glassy morning with 3ft from the east-northeast, but the period is a poor 6 seconds and the energy is only 63 (weak). It’s surfable but ordinary, and way too small to get excited about.
Bottom line: If you’ve got a free Wednesday the 22nd, hit Indian River (Southside) for the best shot—just keep your expectations in check. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for nothing special. This stretch is known for going flat, so a blank run like this isn’t unusual. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though—it never stays quiet forever.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 105 | 36 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 45 | 36 | 249 | 138 | 317 | 98 | 59 | 55 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:53AM0.89m | 1:28PM0.83m | 1:40AM0.81m | 2:23PM0.83m | 2:29AM0.75m | 3:20PM0.84m | 3:22AM0.69m | 4:19PM0.85m | 4:17AM0.66m | 5:18PM0.87m | 5:15AM0.66m | 6:13PM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:50AM0.01m | 7:13PM0.09m | 7:38AM0.05m | 8:16PM0.15m | 8:26AM0.09m | 9:23PM0.20m | 9:17AM0.14m | 10:29PM0.23m | 10:09AM0.17m | 11:30PM0.24m | 11:01AM0.19m | 00:25AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SE 8 | — | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 36 | 36 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 138 | 121 | 98 | 59 | 55 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 74 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 | S 7 | SSE 7 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | SE 12 | SE 8 | E 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | S 8 | — | S 8 | N 3 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | 105 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 45 | 36 | 249 | — | 317 | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 43 | 75 | 141 | 302 | 335 | 640 | 634 | 1158 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 39 | 414 | 39 | 41 | 387 | 38 |
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