Surf Forecasts:
Holland surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Holland this week:
The surf forecast for Holland over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Holland in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 6th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Holland over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 273 | 392 | 196 | 0 | 214 | 118 | 239 | 436 | 286 | 144 | 570 | 688 | 238 | 65 | 38 | 20 | 39 | 33 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | 34 | 273 | 392 | 196 | 154 | 214 | 118 | 239 | 436 | 286 | 144 | 570 | 688 | 238 | 65 | 38 | 20 | 39 | 33 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1199 | 1195 | 1199 | 1209 | 1187 | 1083 | 526 | 1053 | 1053 | 1053 | 1045 | 1034 | 1038 | 0 | 0 | 1041 | 1038 | 1038 | 1034 | 1038 |
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Information about the Holland Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Holland provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Holland can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Holland 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 (Holland) 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 Holland 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.
Are you planning a vacation in Lake Michigan? If you are looking for accommodation near Holland, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Lake Michigan, consider staying in Holland which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Lake Michigan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grand Haven which is 41 km (25 miles) away, Jenison, Grandville and Cutlerville.
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