Indian Wells surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 EST
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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
4.5° C
(Which is 2.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian Wells in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 18th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 18th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian Wells over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Wed morning, min -5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, near gales from the W by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm) on Sat morning. Becoming colder with heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Sun night. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Sat afternoon, min -4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, near gales from the N by Sun night).

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.9
S
1.9
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
2.3
SW
2
SW
2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.4
S
1.1
S
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
2.2
WSW
2
WSW
0.9
SW
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)777888887888888877699
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3392173353858467958655893955126205492641494125440374665465
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
SW
40
WSW
45
W
50
W
35
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
35
SW
20
WSW
10
W
25
N
60
N
45
WNW
40
WSW
40
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
45
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:58PM
0.48
5:31AM
0.71
5:51PM
0.52
6:14AM
0.74
6:36PM
0.56
6:52AM
0.76
7:15PM
0.61
7:24AM
0.78
7:51PM
0.65
7:54AM
0.79
8:23PM
0.68
8:25AM
0.79
8:56PM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:51AM
0.12
9:59PM
0.12
11:34AM
0.08
10:52PM
0.09
12:12PM
0.03
11:40PM
0.06
12:47PM
-0.02
12:24AM
0.03
1:21PM
-0.05
1:06AM
0.01
1:54PM
-0.08
1:48AM
-0.01
2:27PM
-0.10
2:31AM
-0.02
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:07--
Sunset-4:43--4:44--4:45--4:45--4:47--4:49--4:50-
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cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light snow
heavy snow
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
snow showers
Rain (mm)
---------31----------
Temp. °C88863-1-116365300-1-1-2-4-4-7
Feels °C (?)233-1-7-12-12-8-2-4-2-1-1-7-11-12-12-13-13-13-18
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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 12 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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