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Indian River (Southside) surfForecast / Delaware / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 15 Mar 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Indian River (Southside) this week:
The surf forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Indian River (Southside) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 16) 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 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 17th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Indian River (Southside) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 58 | 73 | 73 | 227 | 485 | 432 | 275 | 334 | 286 | 157 | 108 | 75 | 202 | 216 | 177 | 161 | 306 | 210 | 115 | 53 | 33 | 17 | 17 | 275 | 39 | 32 | 13 | 55 | 35 | 36 | 47 | 125 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:13AM 0.80 | 10:26PM 0.81 | 10:43AM 0.77 | 10:58PM 0.82 | 11:14AM 0.74 | 11:32PM 0.83 | 11:49AM 0.71 | 12:09AM 0.82 | 12:26PM 0.68 | 12:52AM 0.81 | 1:09PM 0.65 | 1:42AM 0.80 | 1:58PM 0.62 | 2:43AM 0.79 | 2:57PM 0.61 | 3:52AM 0.80 | 4:03PM 0.62 | 4:59AM 0.82 | 5:09PM 0.65 | 5:58AM 0.85 | 6:09PM 0.70 | 6:50AM 0.88 | 7:04PM 0.77 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:59PM 0.02 | 4:22AM 0.00 | 4:28PM 0.04 | 5:01AM 0.05 | 4:56PM 0.07 | 5:40AM 0.10 | 5:27PM 0.10 | 6:22AM 0.16 | 6:02PM 0.13 | 7:08AM 0.21 | 6:44PM 0.16 | 8:03AM 0.25 | 7:35PM 0.17 | 9:06AM 0.27 | 8:35PM 0.17 | 10:11AM 0.25 | 9:43PM 0.15 | 11:10AM 0.20 | 10:50PM 0.09 | 12:00PM 0.13 | 11:52PM 0.02 | 12:45PM 0.05 | 12:49AM -0.05 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 37 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | -11 | -7 | -6 | -2 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat morning, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Icy conditions (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 0°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Fri morning, light winds from the E by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Indian River (Southside) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Indian River (Southside) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Indian River (Southside) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Indian River (Southside) 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 River (Southside)) 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 River (Southside) 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 River (Southside) is 28 km (17 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in Delaware, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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