
Surf Forecasts:
Kijkduin surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WSW swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kijkduin in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kijkduin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Kijkduin.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days look pretty flat and grim for any proper surfing. The whole run is a series of small, weak, and often messy swells with poor surf conditions marked across the board. There’s a stretch of mostly nothing from now through the end of next week. Honestly, there isn’t a single standout session in this whole window, and that’s a tough pill to swallow for a spot like this.
The first couple of days, starting Tuesday 4th August, you’ve got tiny ankle-biters. Tuesday morning sees a clean 1.0 ft from the NNW with a light S wind at 9 mph, but it’s so small the combined wave energy is only 17, which is basically flat. Wind is cross-off and conditions are clean, but there’s just no push. That afternoon drops even smaller to 0.7 ft. Wednesday 5th brings a bit more height, 4-5 ft, but the period is short (5-6 seconds) and winds are fresh and cross-shore, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. The energy climbs to 152 on Wednesday afternoon (moderate energy), but the wind is terrible. Same story Thursday 6th: 5 ft on Thursday morning with fresh cross-onshore winds and a lumpy mess. The water temperature is running at 70°, which is 6° warmer than normal – that’s very unusual for this time of year.
From Friday 7th through to about the middle of the following week, it’s all below 3 ft, with long periods of glassy or light wind on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th, but the swell is barely there. Saturday 9th morning is glassy (3 mph SSW wind) with a tiny 1 ft from the west, but the period is only 4 seconds and energy is just 6. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf to get excited about – just small, weak, and often onshore wind slop.
Around Wednesday 19th August, things try to pick up a little. The morning sees 5 ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds – still on the short side, but combined energy hits 250, which is moderate to strong. The problem? The wind is cross-onshore from the west at 12 mph, making it lumpy and choppy. That afternoon is similar, 5 ft and 264 energy, but still cross-onshore. That’s the biggest pulse of the entire forecast, but the quality is poor. For a beach/jetty setup like Kijkduin, short-period NW swell with onshore wind is just a messy, blown-out wave. It’s not really a goer for a paddle surfer. If you’re into kite surfing, that late-week moderate energy with a steady cross-onshore breeze might actually look interesting, but for a surfboard, it’s a pass.
Bottom line: No real standouts. It’s a long, flat, and windy run. Kijkduin can be inconsistent like this, so don’t be too surprised. Forecasts can always change, but right now, leave the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 7 | NNW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 8 | 39 | 73 | 151 | 66 | 122 | 54 | 31 | 75 | 58 | 49 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 47 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:08AM2.41m | 8:20PM2.19m | 8:52AM2.32m | 9:06PM2.10m | 9:41AM2.18m | 9:58PM2.00m | 10:38AM2.03m | 11:02PM1.91m | 11:47AM1.91m | 00:18AM1.90m | 1:01PM1.88m | 1:35AM2.00m | 2:08PM1.94m | 2:40AM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.63m | 1:37AM0.41m | 4:19PM0.69m | 2:29AM0.45m | 4:27PM0.73m | 3:29AM0.50m | 4:10PM0.74m | 4:31AM0.56m | 4:58PM0.73m | 5:31AM0.63m | 5:51PM0.70m | 6:30AM0.69m | 6:46PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | NW 6 | W 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | W 4 | N 6 | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 6 |
9 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 54 | 11 | 75 | 58 | 49 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | NW 5 | — | N 8 | — | — | NNW 11 |
8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | WSW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
— | 1 | 39 | 73 | 151 | 66 | 122 | 35 | 28 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 9 | 47 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 585 | 302 | 418 | 393 | 693 | 0 | 750 | 424 | 225 | 180 | 180 | 0 | 335 | 702 | 704 | 585 | 580 | 621 | 416 | 742 | 743 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Netherlands | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
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.











