Surf Forecasts:
Indian River (Southside) surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSW swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Southside) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
Honestly, it’s a bleak picture for the next 16 days. Indian River (Southside) is looking like a total bust. We’re talking a long, empty stretch with barely a wave worth paddling for.
The first little flicker of hope comes on Wednesday, September 16th, in the morning. You’ll see a tiny 4 ft swell from the NE, with a period of just 5 seconds – no power, no punch. The combined energy is a weak 85, but the wind is glassy and calm. It’s the cleanest you’ll see, but it’s still only described as “ordinary.” That’s the best on offer, and it’s not saying much.
After that, it’s back to nothing. The rest of the period is all onshore winds, lumpy chop, and tiny scraps. The water is sitting at 78°, which is a whopping 5° above normal for this time of year – you’ll be warm, but that’s the only highlight.
This is a beach and jetty setup, and with the swell so small and the wind so messy, honestly, this stretch looks more fun for a kite than a surf. Paddle surfing is a write-off.
If you’re really itching, keep an eye on that Wednesday morning, but don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | NE 4 |
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 kJ | 6 | 8 | 11 | 31 | 41 | 35 | 67 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 112 | 62 | 22 | 9 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:21PM0.99m | 4:31AM0.73m | 5:34PM1.01m | 5:46AM0.76m | 6:36PM1.04m | 6:50AM0.80m | 7:31PM1.05m | 7:46AM0.86m | 8:19PM1.05m | 8:36AM0.91m | 9:03PM1.03m | 9:22AM0.95m | 9:44PM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.24m | 10:09AM0.13m | 11:36PM0.20m | 11:19AM0.10m | 00:33AM0.14m | 12:23PM0.05m | 1:23AM0.09m | 1:21PM0.01m | 2:08AM0.04m | 2:14PM-0.01m | 2:50AM0.01m | 3:04PM-0.01m | 3:30AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | S 5 | E 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 41 | 7 | 67 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 44 | 62 | 22 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 9 | S 5 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | — | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 8 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | N 3 | N 3 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 31 | — | 35 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 11 | 31 | 78 | 60 | 112 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 515 | 2225 | 458 | 245 | 330 | 102 | 75 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 1480 | 209 | 282 | 691 | 1122 | 2 | 145 | 273 | 330 | 364 |
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