
Surf Forecasts:
Kijkduin surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kijkduin this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kijkduin in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kijkduin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Kijkduin over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty flat and quiet picture for a long stretch.
Right from the start, there’s just nothing doing. We’re looking at a gap of about ten days with no real surf to speak of. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to the weekend of the 9th of August, the swell is tiny, weak, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, messing up any chance of a clean wave. We’re talking wave heights barely scraping 2 ft to 3 ft, with short, weak periods. The combined energy is in the low double digits (17 to 60), which is barely a whisper. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is a whopping 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you won’t need a thick suit if you’re just going for a paddle, but don’t expect to surf.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning shows a bit of life with a 4 ft swell from the NNE, and the combined energy finally ticks up to a moderate 100. The wind is cross-offshore from the NE at 15 mph, which will keep things clean. This is the best of a quiet bunch. The break is a beach/jetty setup, and with the swell direction coming from the north, it’s exposed to it. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it won’t have much grunt, but it’ll be rideable. The afternoon holds pretty similar, with 4 ft and clean conditions. It’s still not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only time in the whole outlook where the surf is over 3 ft and the wind is clean. Crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind.
Sunday the 9th of August drops off again, with the swell back down to 2 ft and the wind turning cross-on in the afternoon, chopping it up. After that, from the 10th through to the 14th, we’re back to tiny, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-shore wind. It’s a real flat spell.
To be honest, if you’re a kite surfer, the stronger wind days (like the 3rd and 4th of August with 15-19 mph cross-shore winds) might look more interesting than paddle surfing. But for us, it’s a waiting game. The one day to pencil in is Saturday the 8th of August for a morning session. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only chance for a wave in the whole 16 days. Forecasts can change, but for now, this is the story.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | N 3 | N 5 | NE 5 | N 4 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
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10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 53 | 35 | 72 | 41 | 19 | 17 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:01PM2.14m | 5:32AM2.32m | 5:39PM2.22m | 6:10AM2.40m | 6:17PM2.27m | 6:48AM2.45m | 6:56PM2.28m | 7:27AM2.45m | 7:37PM2.26m | 8:08AM2.41m | 8:20PM2.19m | 8:52AM2.32m | 9:06PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:34PM0.63m | 00:38AM0.33m | 1:15PM0.59m | 1:17AM0.27m | 1:55PM0.57m | 1:54AM0.26m | 2:34PM0.57m | 2:30AM0.28m | 3:12PM0.59m | 3:02AM0.34m | 3:47PM0.63m | 1:37AM0.41m | 4:19PM0.69m | 2:29AM0.45m | |||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 4 | N 8 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | N 7 | — | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | 16 | 3 | — | 53 | 35 | — | 41 | 19 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 8 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — |
7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 11 | 9 | — | — | 6 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | N 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | — | — | N 3 | ENE 3 | NE 5 | N 4 | WSW 3 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 14 | 9 | 14 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 3 | — | 72 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 669 | 754 | 744 | 750 | 704 | 256 | 721 | 755 | 723 | 702 | 723 | 636 | 580 | 312 | 474 | 19 | 56 | 175 | 211 | 689 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Kijkduin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kijkduin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kijkduin 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 (Kijkduin) 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 Kijkduin 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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