Surf Forecasts:
Kijkduin surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kijkduin this week:
The surf forecast for Kijkduin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kijkduin in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kijkduin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be real—this coastline is looking pretty rough for the next couple of weeks. Lots of onshore and cross-shore wind, choppy, lumpy conditions, and waves that are just messy. It's going to be a grind for anyone looking for a clean one.
We're starting off with a real quiet, poor spell. From Monday the 17th through Sunday the 23rd is essentially a write-off. Swell is small, mostly under 3 feet, with short, weak periods. The energy is weak too, with readings in the 10s and 60s. There’s a lot of chop and wind bump, so you’re battling it more than surfing it. There is one bright spot—Sunday the 23rd morning has a touch of clean, light wind, but the swell is still nothing to write home about.
Monday the 24th is more of the same, a little clean surf in the morning from a cross-off breeze, but it fades quickly with waves only around 1.5 to 2 feet.
Now, the only real event on the board is Tuesday the 25th. There’s a pulse of energy that shows up. The morning session sees the swell jump to around 8 feet from the north, with a combined energy reading of 585. That’s moderate to strong energy, the most we’ve had all week. But here’s the catch: the wind is cross-shore from the northeast at about 9 mph. That might offer a bit of texture. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, but for a beach break like Kijkduin, it might just have enough push. This is the standout of the whole run, but the quality is marginal. The afternoon drops a bit to around 6 feet, but the wind goes more onshore, making it messier. Overall, this is a "promising but not perfect" kind of day. For a beginner, this is getting big, and for anyone else, it’s just on the edge of being too lumpy.
After that, we slide back into the poor stuff. Wednesday the 26th through to the end of the month is a repeat of wind, rain, and onshore slop. There are moments on Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th where the swell pushes to around 6 feet, but the wind is howling from the west and northwest at 18-25 mph, and the rain is coming down. It will be a washing machine out there.
The first week of September brings a bit of hope. Monday the 1st has the swell dropping back to around 2-3 feet from the north-northwest, with a light, offshore wind in the morning. It’s a clean-up opportunity after a long stretch of junk, but the energy is still weak, so don’t expect much.
So, here’s the deal. If you’re looking for the only real session, it’s the morning of Tuesday the 25th. Bigger swell, moderate energy, and a bit of cross-shore wind might give you a few workable waves at Kijkduin. Everything else is a pass. This is a long, drawn-out blank spell, but with a few glimmers of clean, rideable surf. For a beach break around here, it’s not unusual for runs like this to happen, so I’d keep the hope alive for something better down the line.
Stay patient, keep an eye out, and don't get too frustrated. Forecasts can change.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | N 7 | NNW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
5 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 49 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 49 | 126 | 57 | 40 | 19 | 101 | 46 | 59 | 69 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:21AM2.53m | 7:29PM2.34m | 8:01AM2.36m | 8:11PM2.23m | 8:40AM2.15m | 8:53PM2.10m | 9:21AM1.95m | 9:38PM1.93m | 10:07AM1.76m | 10:33PM1.77m | 11:09AM1.61m | 11:52PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:05AM0.14m | 2:46PM0.53m | 2:38AM0.22m | 3:10PM0.57m | 3:10AM0.34m | 3:30PM0.61m | 3:46AM0.46m | 3:57PM0.65m | 4:26AM0.59m | 4:35PM0.69m | 5:11AM0.69m | 5:22PM0.73m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 7 | WSW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 7 | WSW 6 | NNW 6 | WSW 4 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
5 | — | — | 7 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 19 | 4 | — | 59 | 69 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 5 | NW 5 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | NW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 5 | — | — | NE 2 |
— | 10 | 9 | — | 29 | 49 | — | 6 | 24 | 49 | 126 | 57 | — | — | 101 | 46 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 721 | 753 | 753 | 668 | 756 | 595 | 754 | 736 | 782 | 668 | 755 | 411 | 668 | 496 | 408 | 203 | 293 | 180 | 21 |
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Information about the Kijkduin Surf forecast
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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