
Surf Forecasts:
Hohwachter Bucht surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 6s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 6s period, WSW swell with 584 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 6s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hohwachter Bucht this week:
The surf forecast for Hohwachter Bucht over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hohwachter Bucht in the next 16 days are 3.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hohwachter Bucht over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, strong winds from the W by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 20 | 94 | 176 | 134 | 172 | 84 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 584 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:43PM0.03m | 8:11AM0.03m | 6:30PM0.04m | 9:12AM0.03m | 7:20PM0.04m | 10:04AM0.03m | 8:14PM0.04m | 10:50AM0.03m | 9:04PM0.04m | 11:30AM0.03m | 10:03PM0.03m | 12:03PM0.02m | 10:58PM0.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:58AM0.01m | 11:44AM0.02m | 1:59AM0.01m | 12:47PM0.03m | 3:01AM0.02m | 2:01PM0.03m | 4:00AM0.02m | 3:15PM0.03m | 4:54AM0.01m | 4:20PM0.02m | 5:42AM0.01m | 5:12PM0.01m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
4:23 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:19 | — | — | 4:16 | — | — | 4:15 | — | — | 4:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 |
Temp °C | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
Feels °C | 2 | -3 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | SSE 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 4 |
— | — | 20 | 94 | 176 | 134 | 172 | 84 | 27 | 33 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 43 | 16 | 99 | 584 | 50 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 783 | 839 | 485 | 321 | 868 | 640 | 640 | 620 | 597 | 494 | 494 | 919 | 753 | 690 | 796 | 710 | 699 | 717 | 485 | 333 |
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Information about the Hohwachter Bucht Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hohwachter Bucht provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hohwachter Bucht can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hohwachter Bucht 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 (Hohwachter Bucht) 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 Hohwachter Bucht 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.
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