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
11.4° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Den Haan in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 29th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thu
30
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)
0.8
NNE
5
0.5
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.6
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.2
N
11
1
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
6
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NNE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
22
33
18
16
16
8
15
48
21
16
15
9
56
87
95
51
102
74
0
66
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
ENE
5
NNE
15
N
15
NE
10
ENE
20
NNE
15
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
30
NE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
7:36AM3.93m
8:00PM3.56m
8:46AM3.61m
9:12PM3.34m
10:13AM3.48m
10:39PM3.33m
11:39AM3.59m
11:57PM3.51m
12:40PM3.81m
00:54AM3.78m
1:26PM4.02m
1:39AM4.03m
2:05PM4.20m
Low Tide
1:27AM1.02m
2:30PM1.35m
2:58AM1.18m
3:57PM1.48m
4:23AM1.18m
5:13PM1.44m
5:34AM1.05m
6:15PM1.28m
6:32AM0.88m
7:05PM1.09m
7:20AM0.71m
7:47PM0.90m
8:01AM0.59m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:35
6:33
6:31
6:28
6:26
6:24
6:22
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8:55
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:01
9:04
9:06
9:07
Temp °C
9
9
9
10
9
10
11
9
10
10
9
11
10
9
9
10
10
10
12
10
13
3
5
4
5
7
6
7
6
6
5
5
6
4
3
2
3
5
6
8
3
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
7
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
22
18
16
16
8
15
21
16
8
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
Energy kJ
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
5
0.6
N
7
0.4
NNE
4
0.6
N
8
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
7
0.5
N
3
1
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
6
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NNE
5
Energy kJ
25
33
6
48
6
15
5
56
87
95
51
102
74
42
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
547
339
339
391
339
324
366
184
220
19
184
196
510
441
380
505
376
391
313
507
563
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)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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