Indian Wells surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 27 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
7.5° 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM. 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 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 28th 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

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, near gales from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
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
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
1.6
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.1
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
143
479
405
364
408
305
251
194
314
314
218
143
108
86
81
81
81
426
283
143
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
NNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WSW
10
NNW
15
SE
15
E
50
NNE
35
NW
25
W
25
WNW
cross
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:02PM0.86m
6:24AM0.73m
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
Low Tide
11:29AM0.04m
00:03AM0.05m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
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5:52
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
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7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
4
3
1
6
34
1
Temp °C
11
12
12
9
11
9
8
9
8
9
10
10
9
14
12
9
8
9
8
12
11
6
7
9
3
6
5
5
6
4
6
6
5
2
7
8
4
5
3
-2
5
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1.6
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
9
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
1.6
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.1
SW
8
Energy kJ
140
143
479
405
364
408
305
251
194
314
314
218
143
108
86
81
81
81
426
283
143
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.2
E
12
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
S
7
0.2
SSW
4
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
ESE
4
1.2
E
8
0.9
E
9
0.8
SSE
8
Energy kJ
7
11
38
1
2
16
13
19
8
8
195
119
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
12
0.1
S
6
0.1
N
5
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.5
N
5
0.6
E
9
Energy kJ
25
1
1
3
3
13
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.8
WNW
4
1
W
4
1.1
SW
5
1.1
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
1
N
4
1
NW
4
1
SW
5
Energy kJ
4
15
41
56
60
16
30
36
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
34
61
0
44
174
0
61
23
23
50
0
44
33
23
0
163
839
469
129
69
69
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
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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