Indian Wells surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 14 Mar 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
3.6° 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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Indian Wells in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 15th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 16th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Mon morning, min -1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, gales from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Tue afternoon, min -2°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.5
SE
3
SSE
3.5
S
3
SSE
3
S
1.8
S
1.4
SW
1.3
SSE
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)877658911101099998988888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43811925151171241223121822066643314288155135968111282806758
Wind
(km/h)
40
W
25
NW
15
E
25
SE
40
ESE
45
S
55
S
40
W
40
W
35
W
35
WNW
20
WNW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
SE
10
WSW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:51PM
0.56
6:04AM
0.68
6:34PM
0.64
6:44AM
0.73
7:10PM
0.73
7:21AM
0.77
7:44PM
0.81
7:59AM
0.80
8:20PM
0.89
8:39AM
0.82
8:58PM
0.94
9:20AM
0.81
9:39PM
0.97
10:04AM
0.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:06PM
0.16
12:03PM
0.05
12:02AM
0.09
12:37PM
-0.02
12:49AM
0.01
1:12PM
-0.08
1:34AM
-0.05
1:48PM
-0.12
2:18AM
-0.11
2:25PM
-0.15
3:03AM
-0.13
3:05PM
-0.16
3:49AM
-0.13
Sat
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:50
Sunset6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:57--6:59--7:00--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C65029121212031-2001223445
Feels °C (?)-5-5-5-5-1441-12-7-9-10-6-5-5-3-2-2111
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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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