Indian Wells surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
7.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
S
8
1.1
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.9
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
332
474
386
326
248
321
321
220
141
113
59
60
64
64
41
194
89
101
65
160
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
NNE
10
E
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
20
NNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
30
WSW
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
SSW
20
NNW
25
W
30
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:47PM0.90m
7:07AM0.72m
7:27PM0.93m
7:45AM0.71m
8:05PM0.93m
8:18AM0.70m
8:39PM0.92m
8:49AM0.69m
9:11PM0.90m
9:18AM0.68m
9:41PM0.87m
9:50AM0.66m
10:10PM0.83m
Low Tide
12:06PM0.03m
00:46AM0.03m
12:38PM0.02m
1:24AM0.02m
1:08PM0.02m
2:00AM0.01m
1:38PM0.02m
2:33AM0.02m
2:10PM0.03m
3:07AM0.03m
2:45PM0.05m
3:42AM0.06m
3:20PM0.08m
4:19AM0.09m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
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5:50
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:43
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7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
1
6
4
Temp °C
11
12
9
9
10
9
9
9
9
8
12
12
8
10
9
8
11
10
10
11
11
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
7
2
2
4
7
4
7
4
0
4
4
3
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
SW
6
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
S
8
1.1
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.5
E
9
1.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
380
332
474
386
326
248
321
321
220
141
113
38
60
64
64
41
194
89
101
36
160
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
7
0.6
E
9
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SW
6
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
3
4
15
59
19
16
24
41
42
51
35
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
5
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
S
7
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
2
1
1
37
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
4
1.1
W
5
1.1
WSW
5
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
3
0.4
NW
3
1.1
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
1.3
SSW
5
Energy kJ
21
52
71
7
1
3
55
39
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
44
174
0
50
23
23
44
10
33
33
175
0
0
103
0
15
53
25
172
190
208
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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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