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Lat Long: 52.22° N 4.41° E

Katwijk aan Zee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Katwijk aan Zee sea temperature is
16.0°C
1.9° 

Katwijk aan Zee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Katwijk aan Zee surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,668 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Katwijk aan Zee this week:

The surf forecast for Katwijk aan Zee over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Katwijk aan Zee in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 24th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Katwijk aan Zee over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu night, gales from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
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NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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724
105
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1668
1031
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190
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:26PM1.42m
1:34AM1.68m
1:45PM1.51m
2:28AM1.85m
2:40PM1.66m
3:12AM2.04m
3:26PM1.84m
3:53AM2.21m
4:08PM2.03m
4:34AM2.34m
4:50PM2.21m
5:14AM2.42m
5:31PM2.35m
Low Tide
7:34PM0.58m
8:48AM0.72m
8:42PM0.53m
9:57AM0.61m
9:51PM0.46m
10:51AM0.49m
10:51PM0.38m
11:39AM0.40m
11:43PM0.30m
12:22PM0.34m
00:32AM0.24m
1:05PM0.33m
1:20AM0.21m
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Information about the Katwijk aan Zee Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Katwijk aan Zee provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Katwijk aan Zee can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Katwijk aan Zee 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 (Katwijk aan Zee) 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 Katwijk aan Zee 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.

Katwijk aan Zee is 3 km (2 miles) from Noordwijk-Binnen. If you plan a holiday in Netherlands, look for hotels and other accommodation in Noordwijk-Binnen. Noordwijk-Binnen has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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