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Den Haan surfForecast / North Sea / Belgium
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 14 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.4° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Den Haan this week:
The surf forecast for Den Haan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Den Haan in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 15th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Den Haan over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | WSW 3 | W 3 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | |
37 | 41 | 16 | 69 | 74 | 82 | 83 | 64 | 39 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 44 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:40PM4.02m | 00:59AM4.01m | 1:29PM4.33m | 1:47AM4.35m | 2:15PM4.56m | 2:33AM4.64m | 3:00PM4.70m | 3:19AM4.83m | 3:44PM4.74m | 4:05AM4.90m | 4:28PM4.66m | 4:52AM4.84m | 5:13PM4.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.91m | 7:17AM0.55m | 7:44PM0.67m | 8:02AM0.34m | 8:25PM0.48m | 8:46AM0.21m | 9:07PM0.36m | 9:32AM0.19m | 9:49PM0.31m | 10:19AM0.28m | 10:35PM0.35m | 11:10AM0.48m | 11:25PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 |
— | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | W 4 | N 8 | N 7 | W 6 | — | — | — |
 kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 82 | 83 | 64 | 39 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | S 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 37 | 41 | 16 | 69 | 74 | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 873 | 307 | 395 | 505 | 606 | 53 | 16 | 19 | 120 | 178 | 424 | 362 | 339 | 263 | 515 | 576 | 258 | 298 | 454 | 534 | 324 |
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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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