Den Haan Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.28° N 3.03° E

Den Haan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Den Haan sea temperature is
22.0° C
4.1° 

Den Haan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Den Haan surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with N swell.

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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Den Haan in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
4
1.3
WSW
6
0.9
W
5
0.9
NNW
5
1
N
5
0.7
N
8
1
NNW
6
1
N
6
0.8
N
7
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
N
5
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
25
106
47
50
55
63
72
71
61
42
30
27
16
48
19
19
16
10
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
35
SW
35
WSW
15
WSW
20
N
20
N
25
N
20
NNW
20
N
10
NNE
0
WNW
10
NNE
15
ENE
20
ENE
30
NE
30
E
30
E
0
SE
25
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
7:21AM3.71m
7:40PM3.68m
8:05AM3.38m
8:31PM3.35m
9:03AM3.11m
9:42PM3.11m
10:29AM2.98m
11:24PM3.09m
12:04PM3.11m
00:44AM3.30m
1:05PM3.40m
1:34AM3.60m
Low Tide
1:23AM1.02m
1:38PM1.28m
2:16AM1.34m
2:39PM1.51m
3:28AM1.58m
4:01PM1.65m
4:50AM1.66m
5:24PM1.61m
6:05AM1.58m
6:34PM1.42m
7:05AM1.39m
7:28PM1.14m
rain showers
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rain showers
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6:39
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6:47
6:48
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9:01
9:00
8:58
8:55
8:53
8:52
8:50
 mm
2
2
6
5
2
1
3
Temp °C
18
18
21
19
17
17
17
16
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17
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22
Feels °C
16
12
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14
20
20
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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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