Kijkduin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Kijkduin for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – the outlook is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions. For the first twelve days or so, there are no solid recommendations to write home about. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is a mix of weak, short-period junk. You’ll see a lot of “poor surf conditions” in the data, and that’s the reality.

Right at the tail end of this outlook, there’s a tiny glimmer. On Saturday, the 26th of September, things try to clean up. In the morning, we’ve got a light breeze from the east at 6.2 mph, blowing cross-offshore. That’s the cleanest wind we’ll see in this whole period. The surf is small though – only 2 feet of swell from the NNW with a period of 7 seconds. That’s a weak, short-period wave, not much energy. Still, for Kijkduin, when it’s clean, it’s worth a look if you’re desperate for a paddle. The water temperature is sitting at 67.1°, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year – that’s a nice bonus. But the crowd factor? This place can get busy, so expect company.

What’s really standing out here is the lack of any substantial swell. The combined energy is weak, usually sitting in double digits, only occasionally climbing into the low 100s. Even when the swell height bumps up to 5.9 feet around the 24th, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. That’s more of a kite-surfing wind than a paddle-surfing wave for a beach break like this. The 17th of September afternoon sees the biggest spike in energy, but with a 5.6 foot swell from the WSW and a fresh cross-shore breeze, the surface will be lumpy and unattractive.

So, if you’re looking for a standout, the only real option worth mentioning is that Saturday morning, the 26th of September. It’s the only time we see “clean” conditions. But keep your expectations low – the swell is tiny, and the period is short. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but not exactly exciting. For the rest of the 16-day window, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast update. This kind of dry spell is pretty normal for the area, so don’t get too down about it.

That’s the lay of the land. Hang tight.

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