Indian Wells surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 02 May 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
8.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 7th May)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed night, near gales from the W by Thu night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
1.2
SW
5
1.2
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
2.4
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
8
3
S
8
2.5
S
9
2.1
SSW
9
1.9
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
94
99
76
103
88
76
90
197
637
689
800
853
675
322
780
1283
1075
713
512
163
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
SSW
25
N
30
WNW
30
W
10
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
35
SW
35
SSW
45
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
45
S
55
S
50
W
40
W
40
W
20
WSW
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:49AM0.69m
9:11PM0.90m
9:18AM0.68m
9:41PM0.87m
9:50AM0.66m
10:10PM0.83m
10:26AM0.63m
10:42PM0.79m
11:06AM0.61m
11:18PM0.75m
11:52AM0.59m
00:01AM0.72m
12:43PM0.59m
00:50AM0.69m
Low Tide
2:10PM0.03m
3:07AM0.03m
2:45PM0.05m
3:42AM0.06m
3:20PM0.08m
4:19AM0.09m
3:59PM0.12m
4:58AM0.12m
4:41PM0.16m
5:42AM0.15m
5:27PM0.21m
6:30AM0.16m
6:22PM0.24m
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light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
mod rain
mod rain
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clear
part cloud
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5:45
5:43
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:37
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7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:51
7:52
2
3
2
10
6
19
Temp °C
11
9
10
9
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
13
14
15
10
14
13
7
7
9
1
4
5
5
6
7
6
7
5
5
6
10
7
5
6
0
4
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
2.5
S
9
2.1
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
99
94
99
76
103
88
56
36
5
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1075
713
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
14
1.9
SW
9
0.4
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
1
5
20
75
30
3
8
537
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
5
0.5
S
7
0.1
S
9
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
1
1
23
2
3
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
0.6
SW
4
1.2
SW
5
1.2
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
2.4
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
8
2.5
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
8
3
S
8
1.4
W
6
1.9
SSW
8
Energy kJ
33
18
31
20
16
76
90
197
637
689
800
853
675
322
780
1283
117
512
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
68
10
10
68
68
0
172
170
50
1183
571
1485
167
167
1493
1166
1166
864
805
649
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
4
3
4
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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