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Indian River (Southside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.2° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | |
31 | 40 | 123 | 20 | 160 | 111 | 167 | 206 | 233 | 329 | 311 | 222 | 137 | 111 | 69 | 59 | 85 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:15PM0.75m | 00:53AM1.01m | 1:17PM0.73m | 1:54AM0.95m | 2:23PM0.73m | 2:55AM0.88m | 3:29PM0.74m | 3:55AM0.83m | 4:33PM0.77m | 4:53AM0.78m | 5:32PM0.81m | 5:47AM0.74m | 6:25PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM-0.02m | 6:58AM0.04m | 6:46PM0.03m | 7:58AM0.05m | 7:54PM0.07m | 8:58AM0.06m | 9:06PM0.10m | 9:55AM0.05m | 10:17PM0.11m | 10:47AM0.05m | 11:21PM0.11m | 11:34AM0.05m | 00:18AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
28 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | SE 13 | E 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 31 | 22 | 77 | 18 | 36 | 35 | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 3 | 222 | 137 | 111 | 69 | 40 | 45 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 30 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 12 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 | E 18 | E 12 | E 16 | E 16 | — | E 15 | — | S 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 67 | 40 | 123 | 13 | 160 | 111 | 167 | 206 | 233 | 329 | 311 | — | — | — | 16 | 59 | 85 | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 185 | 0 | 204 | 270 | 270 | 363 | 305 | 270 | 342 | 1158 | 204 | 317 | 1158 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 141 | 43 | 253 |
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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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