Den Haan Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.28° N 3.03° E

Den Haan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Den Haan sea temperature is
21.9° 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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, W swell with 99 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning).

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10
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9
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4
0.7
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5
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
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4
0.3
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5
0.2
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6
0.2
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6
0.9
WSW
4
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W
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5
0.4
NNE
7
0.9
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4
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5
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NNW
7
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NNW
7
0.6
N
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Energy kJ
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28
43
47
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28
99
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38
Wind (km/h)
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10
E
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30
N
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
10
SSE
5
WSW
20
N
15
S
25
W
25
WSW
20
NNE
40
W
30
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15
WNW
20
WNW
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NNW
15
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High Tide
3:42PM4.71m
4:11AM4.89m
4:22PM4.79m
4:50AM4.84m
5:01PM4.74m
5:28AM4.66m
5:39PM4.58m
6:05AM4.39m
6:18PM4.33m
6:42AM4.06m
6:57PM4.02m
7:21AM3.71m
7:40PM3.68m
Low Tide
10:08PM-0.00m
10:33AM0.43m
10:48PM-0.00m
11:09AM0.49m
11:25PM0.13m
11:44AM0.63m
00:03AM0.37m
12:18PM0.81m
00:41AM0.68m
12:54PM1.04m
1:23AM1.02m
1:38PM1.28m
2:16AM1.34m
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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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