Indian Wells Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.97° N 72.12° W

Issued: 7 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Indian Wells sea temperature is
18.5° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

Indian Wells surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Indian Wells surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SW swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW swell.

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 (Jul 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 5AM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 2nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wed
8
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.3
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
5
0.4
SE
9
1.1
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.9
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
105
90
111
68
63
32
29
55
39
37
18
20
23
23
24
37
83
85
99
81
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
10
WNW
15
W
25
SSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
SW
20
WNW
10
ENE
20
SE
15
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
9:35PM0.86m
10:08AM0.71m
10:04PM0.84m
10:41AM0.72m
10:37PM0.81m
11:16AM0.74m
11:14PM0.78m
11:54AM0.76m
11:57PM0.75m
12:38PM0.79m
00:46AM0.71m
1:26PM0.83m
1:41AM0.68m
2:22PM0.86m
Low Tide
3:39AM0.05m
3:26PM0.14m
4:13AM0.05m
4:09PM0.15m
4:49AM0.05m
4:55PM0.17m
5:26AM0.06m
5:45PM0.18m
6:07AM0.07m
6:42PM0.19m
6:54AM0.08m
7:48PM0.19m
7:47AM0.08m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
2
1
6
Temp °C
23
27
28
30
30
33
30
30
31
25
26
26
22
21
20
19
19
20
19
19
19
Feels °C
23
29
28
32
32
33
29
32
30
23
27
25
21
18
18
18
17
18
17
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.4
SE
9
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SE
9
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
Energy kJ
23
22
20
111
68
23
32
20
20
39
37
17
9
23
5
24
24
14
14
99
81
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SE
10
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
E
9
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
7
Energy kJ
5
21
22
22
29
19
18
18
20
5
23
2
2
1
2
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
5
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.3
SSW
5
0.9
WSW
6
1
SSW
6
1.1
SW
5
0.3
NW
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.9
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
Energy kJ
203
105
90
50
63
55
1
2
4
11
7
10
37
83
85
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
231
172
1051
0
0
369
0
0
719
0
2551
3302
693
691
108
704
664
819
66
66
803
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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.

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