Surf Forecasts:
Kijkduin surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kijkduin in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kijkduin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Kijkduin over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the 16-day window is a tough one for Kijkduin. The first surfable energy doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Friday the 28th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a long, quiet gap right through the start of the period. The first real day with any punch is actually Saturday the 29th of August, but the conditions are a mess.
The standout for the whole run? It’s a tough call, but I’d say the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September has the most grunt. You’re looking at a 8ft swell from the W, but the wind is a cross-shore, moderate breeze. The combined energy is high (654), so there’s power in the water, but that’s serious size. Over 8ft, this is for experts only. That kind of muscle at a beach/jetty setup with cross-shore wind will be lumpy and challenging. It’s the most powerful swell of the period, but it won’t be pretty.
Kijkduin – It’s a beach/jetty spot, exposed to the swell. The opening days are a bust. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th of August have tiny, weak swell (2ft to 2ft from the N) with cross-off winds, but the energy is way too low. The water is notably warm, coming in at 69°F, which is 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly.
The first hint of a wave comes Friday the 28th of August afternoon, with a 3ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a short 5 seconds. The energy is weak (40). It’s clean, but gutless. Saturday the 29th of August sees a jump to 4ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, but the wind is a fresh breeze, cross-on or cross-shore, making it lumpy. The combined energy is moderate (106 to 140), but the quality is poor.
Sunday the 30th of August is similar: 4ft swell, lumpy cross-shore wind. Monday the 31st of August gets a bit more size (6ft), but it’s ramping up with a strong breeze and rain showers. The energy is strong (321), but it’s messy.
Then we hit that Tuesday the 1st of September – the big one. 8ft from the W, period 7 seconds. The energy is very strong (654). The wind is a moderate breeze, cross-shore, so it’s not totally blown out, but it’s a big, lumpy cross-shore mess. This is expert territory.
After that, things drop off. Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a 3ft swell from the NNW with onshore wind, and the energy drops to 147. The rest of the run into the second week is a mix of tiny, weak swells or poor conditions. The morning of Tuesday the 8th of September has a 5ft WSW swell with clean cross-off winds, and the energy is moderate (127). It’s the cleanest option in the second week, but the swell is average.
Overall, this is a sparse run. The surf is either too small, too windy, or too big and messy. There’s no perfect window. If you’re an expert and just want to paddle out into some power, that Tuesday the 1st of September morning is your only real shot. For everyone else, the forecasts might change, but right now, it looks like a long wait.
Stay salty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | — | SW 4 | N 6 | W 5 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 |
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22 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 39 | 121 | 106 | 117 | 456 | 113 | 51 | 53 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:23AM1.78m | 2:38PM1.75m | 3:11AM1.93m | 3:21PM1.89m | 3:52AM2.10m | 4:00PM2.04m | 4:30AM2.27m | 4:38PM2.17m | 5:08AM2.42m | 5:16PM2.29m | 5:45AM2.52m | 5:54PM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.72m | 9:03AM0.84m | 9:21PM0.65m | 10:33AM0.76m | 10:37PM0.51m | 11:24AM0.67m | 11:25PM0.38m | 12:08PM0.59m | 00:07AM0.29m | 12:48PM0.53m | 00:46AM0.24m | 1:27PM0.50m | 1:24AM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | N 5 | N 7 | — | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
22 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 23 | — | 51 | 20 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | SSE 2 | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 |
— | 9 | 13 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 15 | 39 | 121 | 106 | 117 | 456 | 113 | 51 | 53 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 752 | 513 | 513 | 662 | 620 | 591 | 614 | 662 | 750 | 418 | 377 | 335 | 433 | 56 | 242 | 501 | 595 | 483 | 756 | 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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