Den Haan surfForecast / North Sea / Belgium

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 CEST
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Den Haan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Den Haan sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Den Haan this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Den Haan in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Den Haan over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NE
4
1.1
NE
6
0.6
N
6
0.7
ESE
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.4
SW
3
0.2
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.1
N
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.7
NNW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
67
27
0
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
6
7
0
1
11
9
8
14
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
35
ESE
30
ESE
20
ESE
20
SSE
5
S
10
WSW
20
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:54AM3.78m
1:26PM4.02m
1:39AM4.03m
2:05PM4.20m
2:18AM4.24m
2:40PM4.31m
2:54AM4.39m
3:14PM4.37m
3:29AM4.46m
3:47PM4.35m
4:03AM4.46m
4:20PM4.29m
4:38AM4.38m
4:54PM4.17m
Low Tide
7:20AM0.71m
7:47PM0.90m
8:01AM0.59m
8:21PM0.75m
8:36AM0.51m
8:53PM0.64m
9:09AM0.49m
9:22PM0.58m
9:41AM0.52m
9:51PM0.58m
10:12AM0.61m
10:21PM0.64m
10:44AM0.75m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
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6:24
6:22
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:13
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9:04
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
2
2
Temp °C
16
11
17
15
11
17
17
13
20
21
14
13
13
13
13
13
12
12
10
11
11
9
2
9
7
2
9
11
8
18
19
10
10
12
10
9
12
9
9
7
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
6
0.4
NNE
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
N
7
0.2
W
3
0.2
W
4
0.1
N
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
Energy kJ
27
11
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
9
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
1
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NE
4
1.1
NE
6
0.7
E
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.7
E
3
0.6
E
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.7
NNW
4
Energy kJ
150
50
67
12
14
11
8
2
2
6
7
2
4
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
625
504
606
600
549
391
391
406
441
439
505
366
557
606
598
609
184
362
441
339
606
Best forecast wave conditions in North Sea - Belgium
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Belgium
Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Den Haan Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Den Haan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Den Haan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Den Haan 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 (Den Haan) 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 Den Haan 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.

Den Haan is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Blankenberge. If you plan a holiday in North Sea - Belgium, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blankenberge. Blankenberge has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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