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Indian River (Southside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 09 May 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indian River (Southside) this week:
The surf forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Southside) in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 15th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 12 days.
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 188 | 157 | 108 | 71 | 61 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 47 | 40 | 39 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 72 | 63 | 91 | 217 | 111 | 73 | 45 | 38 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 170 | 168 | 179 | 72 | 28 | 56 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | on | off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:44PM 0.86 | 7:57AM 0.74 | 8:21PM 0.90 | 8:33AM 0.73 | 8:56PM 0.93 | 9:08AM 0.73 | 9:31PM 0.95 | 9:44AM 0.73 | 10:07PM 0.96 | 10:21AM 0.72 | 10:44PM 0.95 | 10:59AM 0.71 | 11:23PM 0.94 | 11:40AM 0.69 | 12:05AM 0.92 | 12:25PM 0.68 | 12:51AM 0.90 | 1:15PM 0.67 | 1:42AM 0.87 | 2:12PM 0.68 | 2:37AM 0.85 | 3:12PM 0.71 | 3:34AM 0.83 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:04PM 0.09 | 1:44AM 0.09 | 1:36PM 0.09 | 2:26AM 0.10 | 2:07PM 0.10 | 3:04AM 0.11 | 2:38PM 0.12 | 3:42AM 0.13 | 3:11PM 0.12 | 4:19AM 0.15 | 3:45PM 0.13 | 4:56AM 0.17 | 4:23PM 0.13 | 5:36AM 0.19 | 5:05PM 0.14 | 6:18AM 0.19 | 5:52PM 0.14 | 7:06AM 0.19 | 6:45PM 0.14 | 7:57AM 0.16 | 7:46PM 0.14 | 8:49AM 0.13 | 8:53PM 0.12 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 10 | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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