Indian Wells surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 11 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
4.4° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 5km away, EEOR - East Hampton, NY Main Beach Surf and Weather Webcam


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 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian Wells in the next 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 11th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 16th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 16th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Sat night, min -1°C on Mon morning). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Tue night, min -4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, near gales from the NE by Thu night).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
4
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
S
2.2
S
1.8
S
2.3
W
1.7
W
0.5
S
1.7
SW
0.1
SE
1.1
SW
1.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.1
SE
0.9
SSE
2.2
SSE
1
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)698668685577777891211109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2887204724282403722336811735326222516316815611913022334739
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
15
WNW
35
W
50
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
40
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
NE
20
NE
55
NE
30
N
15
WNW
5
W
15
WSW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:33AM
0.71
1:14PM
0.50
2:34AM
0.68
2:11PM
0.46
3:40AM
0.68
3:43PM
0.46
4:40AM
0.69
4:58PM
0.48
5:31AM
0.71
5:51PM
0.52
6:14AM
0.74
6:36PM
0.56
6:52AM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:51AM
0.15
7:02PM
0.11
9:02AM
0.16
7:58PM
0.13
10:02AM
0.15
8:59PM
0.13
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
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sat
17
Sunrise-7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:09--7:09-
Sunset--4:39--4:40--4:42--4:43--4:44--4:45--4:45
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod snow
light snow
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
23--------------------
Temp. °C1055314445887755300-101
Feels °C (?)40-4-9-8-5-4-3-1-1-12410-8-7-5-5-7-7
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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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