
Surf Forecasts:
Kijkduin surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WSW swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kijkduin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, have a sit down, because I've got to be straight with you – the outlook for Kijkduin over the next 16 days is a tough one. We're looking at a long, drawn-out period of flat to tiny, messy surf. The first real recommendation doesn't even pop up until the 29th, and even then it's a whisper. We've got a good two and a half days of nothing worthwhile before that. So, let's get into it.
The whole window is dominated by weak, short-period windswell, mostly from the west and northwest. The energy is almost non-existent, with the combined energy of all swells directed here barely cracking a hundred most days, and often sitting in the low teens or even single digits. It's a real bummer for a spot that's exposed to the right directions.
The only time the ocean shows a faint pulse is on the 29th of July, Wednesday morning. We've got a tiny 1.0ft of swell from the NNW, but the real story here is the wind. It's a clean offshore from the SSE at a light 6 mph. That's the kind of glassy, clean conditions that make the most of nothing. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no drama there. The spot is fairly consistent, but it's a beach/jetty setup, so don't expect much shape. This is a true low-tide, longboard-only session, if you can find a ripple.
We get another fleeting moment on the 31st of July, Friday morning. The swell goes up to a knee-high 3ft from the NW, and the wind swings to a clean cross-offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is a paltry 33, so it's still weak, but it's clean. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might have a few others out, but it's not going to be packed.
After that, forget it. We're back to flat, with the odd bump of 0.7ft or 1.0ft. The 1st of August Saturday morning is glassy, but with only 0.7ft of swell and a combined energy of 6, the board is going to be floating on flat water. There's a tiny, tiny window on the 10th of August Monday morning with a 4ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore and the energy is only 61. It's a poor surf conditions call all the way.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, Kijkduin is a no-go for a proper paddle. The setup is so small and weak, with the wind mostly onshore or cross-onshore, that it's a classic case of the ocean looking more interesting for a kite surfer than for us. If you've got a foil board and a kite, you might get a slide, but for a traditional surf, leave the boards in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WSW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 |
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40 | 35 | 113 | 67 | 85 | 51 | 19 | 43 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 74 | 28 | 24 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:53AM1.78m | 2:18PM1.75m | 2:46AM1.87m | 3:05PM1.83m | 3:32AM1.98m | 3:46PM1.94m | 4:14AM2.09m | 4:24PM2.04m | 4:53AM2.21m | 5:01PM2.14m | 5:32AM2.32m | 5:39PM2.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:08AM0.75m | 7:24PM0.71m | 8:08AM0.79m | 8:27PM0.68m | 10:59AM0.75m | 11:07PM0.57m | 11:50AM0.68m | 11:56PM0.44m | 12:34PM0.63m | 00:38AM0.33m | 1:15PM0.59m | 1:17AM0.27m | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 10 | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NNW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | N 4 |
40 | 11 | 9 | — | — | 8 | 17 | 43 | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | N 8 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | WSW 4 | W 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SE 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | E 3 |
9 | 35 | 113 | 67 | 85 | 51 | 19 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 14 | 19 | 74 | 28 | 24 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 275 | 405 | 425 | 715 | 592 | 382 | 0 | 325 | 335 | 124 | 69 | 124 | 428 | 335 | 545 | 0 | 540 | 550 | 668 |
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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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