Kijkduin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat and let’s talk about Kijkduin. Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you—this stretch of sand is in for a rough run. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for any decent surf.

We’re looking at a long, dry spell here. From now, right through the end of July and into early August, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is consistently messing things up. You’ll see a lot of "poor surf conditions" in the forecast—cross-onshore breezes, choppy water, and not enough energy to get a proper wave. The combined energy is weak, sitting in the low two-digit figures for most of that time, like 61 (moderate wave energy) at best, but usually much lower, even down to 10 or 15.

The water temperature is a bit of a story though. On the first day, 27 July, we’re sitting at 68°, which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a notable anomaly, so you’ll be in for a surprisingly warm dip if you’re brave enough to paddle out in the crud.

Now, there is a glimmer of hope, but you’ve got to be patient. The best window looks like Wednesday morning, 5 August. The swell is still small, around 3 ft from the north, with a short period of 5 seconds (weak, local windswell). The combined energy is only 50 (weak). But the wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, making it clean. The forecast calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not a standout, but it’s the only moment in the whole 16 days that gets a score of 1 out of 10. For a beach break like Kijkduin, with that NNW swell direction matching the optimum, it might just be enough for a few fun ones if you’re desperate.

Other than that, it’s a barren wasteland. Thursday morning, 6 August, has offshore wind (ESE) and clean conditions, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft with combined energy of just 17 (weak). Not worth paddling out for.

Expect a gap of about 9 days with no real recommendations at all. It’s a tough stretch for the area. The crowds at Kijkduin can be a problem sometimes, but honestly, with this outlook, you’ll probably have the place to yourself. For a beach/jetty setup, if the wind gets strong and the swell is poor, it’s more of a kite surfing scene than a proper paddle session.

Rusty.

Read more