Indian Wells surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s 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 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 1.4m 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) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)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 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

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
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
178
380
431
356
436
369
282
238
359
337
193
137
103
76
78
85
85
83
60
103
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
ESE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
ESE
10
NNE
5
ENE
15
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
NNW
30
NW
30
WNW
15
WSW
10
N
5
ESE
10
ESE
30
NNW
30
WNW
25
W
10
SW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
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
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
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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
2
2
5
11
Temp °C
11
13
13
10
11
8
8
9
8
8
8
8
8
13
13
7
8
8
8
12
12
6
8
9
4
6
5
5
5
4
6
6
2
0
7
8
4
7
6
0
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.5
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.9
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.9
SSW
8
Energy kJ
140
178
380
431
356
436
369
282
238
359
337
193
137
103
46
31
85
85
83
60
103
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.9
ESE
9
0.1
S
7
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
S
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
S
10
0.6
SSE
9
Energy kJ
7
1
153
1
5
11
14
8
76
78
8
1
7
7
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
3
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SE
7
0.2
S
9
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
25
3
3
1
1
3
2
7
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.9
WNW
4
1.2
WNW
5
0.8
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.7
NW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
6
3
30
72
20
5
12
45
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
34
1051
10
61
174
0
7
23
23
48
0
44
50
25
0
61
133
163
177
190
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
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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