Den Haan surfForecast / North Sea / Belgium

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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
13.4° C
(Which is 2.9°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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 16th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 16th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
6
0.9
NNW
4
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
9
1.1
NNW
8
0.6
N
8
0.9
NW
4
0.9
W
4
1.3
WSW
5
1.5
WNW
6
1.1
NW
5
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
5
1
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
7
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
26
145
363
149
44
26
27
87
130
68
94
69
77
58
45
31
19
9
9
8
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
30
NW
40
NNW
35
NW
25
W
25
W
20
NW
40
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
30
NW
35
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
0
WSW
10
SSW
5
N
10
SE
10
E
15
NE
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:36PM3.33m
9:22AM3.33m
9:46PM3.30m
10:37AM3.44m
11:00PM3.42m
11:45AM3.70m
00:05AM3.69m
12:40PM4.02m
00:59AM4.01m
1:29PM4.33m
1:47AM4.35m
2:15PM4.56m
2:33AM4.64m
3:00PM4.70m
Low Tide
3:44AM1.40m
4:25PM1.58m
4:48AM1.27m
5:25PM1.40m
5:43AM1.06m
6:17PM1.16m
6:31AM0.81m
7:02PM0.91m
7:17AM0.55m
7:44PM0.67m
8:02AM0.34m
8:25PM0.48m
8:46AM0.21m
cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:22
9:24
9:25
9:28
9:30
9:30
9:32
9:34
1
1
1
4
6
1
3
2
2
1
Temp °C
10
9
9
9
9
11
12
11
10
11
9
10
10
10
10
10
11
13
13
14
17
0
3
0
-1
2
4
4
2
1
3
3
3
3
4
4
6
8
10
11
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
5
0.4
NNW
6
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
Energy kJ
149
44
14
14
45
31
19
9
9
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
6
0.9
NNW
4
1.5
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
9
1
W
4
0.9
NW
4
0.9
W
4
1.3
WSW
5
1.5
WNW
6
1.1
NW
5
1.2
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
5
1
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
7
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
104
26
145
363
36
26
27
87
130
68
94
69
77
58
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
184
339
642
510
148
402
178
178
958
609
494
1118
510
376
282
19
116
234
184
362
324
Best forecast wave conditions in North Sea - Belgium
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Belgium
Rating
(10 max)
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
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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