Surf Forecasts:
Indian Wells surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 540 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian Wells in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian Wells over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Indian Wells has cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are pretty average. We've got a bit of swell showing on Tuesday, but the wind is just all over the shop, blowing cross and cross-off at 15 mph, making a mess of things with a combined swell energy of only 14. It’s not really worth paddling out for. Wednesday and Thursday aren't much better, with small, short-period swell and messy winds. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year here.
Now, look ahead to Sunday, the 19th. The morning is still a write-off, but the afternoon shows some promise. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the S with an 8-second period and moderate cross-off winds. The combined energy climbs to 209, moving us into moderate territory. It’s still just marginal, so keep your expectations in check.
Here’s your standout: Monday the 20th morning. This is where it gets real. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the S, 8-second period, and the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm from the NNW at only 3 mph. The combined energy is a solid 234. That’s clean, glassy conditions at Indian Wells with a decent little S swell. This is the morning to be in the water.
After that, Tuesday the 21st gets blown out again with strong cross-winds, but then we see another solid window. Wednesday the 22nd morning is the next big call. A 6ft S swell with a 9-second period and a clean, offshore wind from the NW at 12 mph. The energy jumps up to 589, which is a very strong pulse of swell. For the experienced surfers, this could be the pick of the entire forecast. It’s a bigger day, over 5ft, so beginners might find it a handful.
We get a bit of a lull again after that, with onshore winds and smaller surf through the end of July. The period closes out with another decent shoulder-high day on Monday the 27th morning. A 6ft SSW swell, but with a short 6-second period, and clean offshore winds from the WNW. The energy is strong at 339, but that short period means it might be a bit lumpy and disorganized. Still, it’s the only real option in that second week.
Overall, keep your eyes peeled for the 20th and 22nd. The rest is mostly a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | E 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 177 | 513 | 141 | 127 | 59 | 55 | 42 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 87 | 56 | 203 | 228 | 223 | 223 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:24AM0.86m | 8:45PM1.09m | 9:16AM0.91m | 9:35PM1.07m | 10:07AM0.94m | 10:23PM1.02m | 10:56AM0.95m | 11:08PM0.94m | 11:45AM0.94m | 11:52PM0.85m | 12:33PM0.91m | 00:35AM0.76m | 1:24PM0.88m | 1:18AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM-0.09m | 2:55AM-0.12m | 2:46PM-0.09m | 3:40AM-0.12m | 3:39PM-0.06m | 4:23AM-0.09m | 4:31PM-0.02m | 5:04AM-0.05m | 5:25PM0.05m | 5:44AM0.01m | 6:20PM0.11m | 6:23AM0.07m | 7:21PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 5 | S 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 59 | 55 | 42 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 47 | 56 | 203 | 228 | 223 | 2 | 193 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | — | S 17 | SE 17 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 5 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 12 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 27 | 50 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 10 | — | SE 17 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 4 | SSW 6 | NE 4 | — | — | SE 3 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 73 | 177 | 513 | 141 | 127 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | — | — | 16 | 87 | 25 | — | — | 5 | 223 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2530 | 1286 | 69 | 25 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 683 | 691 | 719 | 691 | 683 | 183 | 13 | 69 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 50 |
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