Indian River (Southside) Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.60° N 75.06° W

Indian River (Southside) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Indian River (Southside) sea temperature is
24.5° C
1.4° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 311 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 (Jul 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 21st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Indian River (Southside). This is a classic Florida beach and jetty setup, exposed to the swell and works best when the wind is blowing from the SSE.

Straight up, we're in for a long quiet spell. The first few days are a complete write-off. We're looking at tiny, weak surf with no energy to speak of. You'll be staring at a flat lake for the first several days of this outlook. It ain't a good look.

The first real chance to get wet doesn't come around until Saturday the 18th. The morning will see a glassy 3ft wave from the south, but the period is a paltry 5 seconds, meaning it’ll be pretty weak and crumbly. The combined energy is only 56, so it's a very low-energy day. It's rideable, but you'll be working for every move. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 19th looks a touch better. The morning has a clean 3ft wave from the SSE with a bit more period (8 seconds) and a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy climbs to 72, so it's still small but a bit more push. The afternoon picks up a bit more size at 4ft from the south, but the energy jumps to 264 (moderate) and the wind swings onshore. It’s a marginal call, but the morning window is the best we’ll see for a while.

After that, the surf gets messy again. A few more small days with clean winds but nothing with any real power or shape. Monday the 21st sees a bit of a bump in energy (138) and a 4ft wave from the SSE, but the breeze is up and the quality is poor.

The second week of the outlook is a complete bust. From Tuesday the 22nd onwards, it's all weak, small, and choppy. The wind is all over the place, and the waves are barely breaking. There's a moment on Sunday the 28th with a 3ft swell from the SSW and a clean offshore wind, but the combined energy is 156 (moderate). The problem is the forecast is too far out to get excited about.

The Verdict: If you're absolutely desperate, the Saturday 18th morning is your best bet for a glassy, small wave, but don't expect much. The Sunday 19th morning is a notch better with a cleaner, more defined SSE swell. Everything else is a long wait for very little reward. This is a tough run for Indian River (Southside).

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night).

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Period (s)
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ESE
9
0.3
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9
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ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.6
S
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
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5
0.5
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4
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
ESE
8
0.6
SSE
3
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5
1
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5
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
8
1.2
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8
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SSE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.8
SSE
7
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5
0.8
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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16
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49
59
84
69
186
99
64
63
47
58
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SW
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
5
NE
20
S
15
WNW
5
E
10
SE
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
N
15
SW
15
WSW
15
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20
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10
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15
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30
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:42PM1.12m
9:55AM0.80m
10:32PM1.09m
10:49AM0.82m
11:20PM1.04m
11:42AM0.83m
00:07AM0.97m
12:35PM0.83m
00:53AM0.89m
1:28PM0.83m
1:40AM0.81m
2:23PM0.83m
2:29AM0.75m
Low Tide
2:32PM-0.09m
3:40AM-0.01m
3:28PM-0.09m
4:29AM-0.03m
4:22PM-0.07m
5:17AM-0.03m
5:17PM-0.03m
6:04AM-0.02m
6:14PM0.02m
6:50AM0.01m
7:13PM0.09m
7:38AM0.05m
8:16PM0.15m
8:26AM0.09m
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Temp °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 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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