Kijkduin Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.05° N 4.18° E

Kijkduin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kijkduin sea temperature is
20.7° C
3.8° 

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


Kijkduin surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kijkduin over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The 16-day window for the area around Kijkduin is a tough one for us surfers. I’ve gotta be straight with you – the overall pattern is a long, drawn-out stretch of small, mostly messy swell. There’s a real dry spell here, with no solid surf on offer for the first few days, and honestly, it looks like we’re in for a quiet period.

Let’s start from the beginning. Tuesday the 21st sees a tiny 2ft swell from the NNW, but it’s crossed up with a 12 mph cross-on wind and a short 6-second period. The water is a very unusual 69°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a big anomaly, but it doesn’t help the surf. The combined energy is a weak 28 – not worth paddling out for.

We roll through the rest of the week with similar stories. Wednesday the 22nd up to 5ft, but it’s onshore and choppy. Thursday the 23rd is 4ft with cross-on wind and a 139 combined energy – still, the wind is just ruining it. Friday the 24th has a moment of glassy conditions with a 2ft swell from the north, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the energy is a paltry 33. The swell is too small and weak to get excited about, even if it is clean.

The weekend stays flat and messy. Saturday the 25th you’re looking at 1ft to 2ft swells with onshore winds. Sunday the 26th offers 3ft from the NW with a 5-second period and 34 energy – another no-go. The following week is more of the same: Monday the 27th has a 4ft spike but it’s cross-on and lumpy. Tuesday the 28th a 4ft wave with a cross-shore wind, but the energy is only 103, and it’s still a short period.

There’s a tiny glimmer on Wednesday the 29th morning – glassy conditions again with a 2ft N swell, but the period is 7 seconds and the energy is only 33. It’s a temporary clean window, but there’s no power behind it. The rest of the days up to the end of July and into August are a broken record of small, weak, often onshore swell.

Finally, we get to the one standout option in the entire outlook. It’s a long way off, so keep your expectations measured. On the morning of Monday the 3rd of August, we’ve got a 3ft swell from the north, with a 6-second period and a combined energy of 67. The wind is WNW at 3 mph, going glassy. The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but for this stretch, that’s the best we’ve got. The glassy wind will make it clean, but the swell is short period and the energy is only moderate. It’s not a standout in the grand scheme, but it’s the only window where the conditions come together for a paddle. Kijkduin itself is a beach and jetty break, so it’s exposed. The crowds can be *sometimes* an issue, but on a Monday morning with an average forecast, you might have it to yourself.

The rest of that Monday afternoon gets blown out by a 19 mph cross-on wind, and the following days are back to small, cross-off, or glassy but tiny waves. On Tuesday the 5th of August, we get a clean cross-off wind from the ESE, but the swell is only 1ft – that’s barely a ripple.

If you’re a kite surfer, the couple of days with stronger wind and moderate swell might look more appealing than a paddle. For the rest of us, this is a long, quiet spell. The surf just isn’t here. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long around here.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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0.6
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6
0.6
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0.9
NNW
5
1.4
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1.3
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1.2
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
15
50
156
172
139
86
49
33
22
13
7
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34
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87
155
Wind (km/h)
20
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15
NNW
25
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25
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20
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20
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10
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High Tide
9:28PM1.99m
10:09AM1.99m
10:23PM1.86m
11:06AM1.82m
11:30PM1.76m
12:14PM1.72m
00:46AM1.74m
1:22PM1.70m
1:53AM1.78m
2:18PM1.75m
2:46AM1.87m
3:05PM1.83m
3:32AM1.98m
Low Tide
4:26PM0.65m
4:20AM0.39m
4:51PM0.68m
4:56AM0.51m
5:18PM0.69m
5:36AM0.61m
5:54PM0.71m
6:19AM0.70m
6:36PM0.72m
7:08AM0.75m
7:24PM0.71m
8:08AM0.79m
8:27PM0.68m
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Temp °C
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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.

Kijkduin is 5 km (3 miles) from s-Gravenzande. If you plan a holiday in Netherlands, look for hotels and other accommodation in s-Gravenzande. s-Gravenzande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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