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Indian River Surf Forecast

Delaware

Indian River surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.45s
Wind
14mph
SSW / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.4ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Indian River Inlet offers a unique rivermouth break where freshwater flows meet the Atlantic, creating fun and forgiving sand-bottom waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The protected bay setting produces smaller, mellower swells with a sandy bottom that's perfect for learning, and the break is less crowded than nearby Delaware beach spots. Water temperature varies seasonally, making fall and spring the most comfortable times to paddle out.

Strong tidal currentsShallow water at low tideRiver boat traffic

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 2-3ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 2-3ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Indian River Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Indian River?
The current wave height at Indian River is 2-3+ft with a 4.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Indian River surf forecast?
Our Indian River forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.