Indian Wells surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 EDT
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Indian Wells surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Indian Wells sea temperature is
3.6° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indian Wells this week:

The surf forecast for Indian Wells over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian Wells in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 27th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 27th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian Wells over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Thu night, min -1°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Icy conditions (max 11°C on Mon night, min 0°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
2
SSW
3.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
S
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
1
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
ENE
1.7
E
1
S
1
S
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)678888778846678756777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)230367138046327311857281313331982314245572281272259794639
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
30
SSW
45
SW
30
NNW
15
NE
15
E
15
NNW
30
NW
20
NW
20
SW
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
40
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
30
NE
15
E
20
SSW
45
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:16PM
0.62
3:51AM
0.78
4:33PM
0.67
5:03AM
0.79
5:35PM
0.74
6:02AM
0.80
6:28PM
0.81
6:51AM
0.80
7:13PM
0.87
7:34AM
0.80
7:54PM
0.91
8:12AM
0.78
8:32PM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:17AM
0.05
8:46PM
0.09
10:25AM
0.04
10:15PM
0.08
11:19AM
0.01
11:23PM
0.04
12:04PM
-0.02
12:17AM
-0.00
12:43PM
-0.05
1:03AM
-0.04
1:17PM
-0.06
1:44AM
-0.06
1:47PM
-0.06
2:21AM
-0.06
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-7:06--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:09--7:10--7:12-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C99109850332478811111093911
Feels °C (?)13-122-2-6-6-6-5-4-1107867-253
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Information about the Indian Wells Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Indian Wells provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Indian Wells can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Indian Wells 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 Wells) 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 Wells 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 Wells is 43 km (27 miles) from New London. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in New London. New London has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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