Surf Forecasts:
Kijkduin surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kijkduin this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kijkduin in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kijkduin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Kijkduin.
Honestly, mate, it’s a grim outlook for the next 16 days. The water is a very unusual 69°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news. The surf just never gets its act together. Every single day in the forecast is flagged as poor surf conditions, with a score of zero. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead.
The first real chance of anything with a bit of size doesn’t show up until Sunday, July 19th. The swell picks up to 5ft from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 220 (moderate). But the wind is a cross-on 16 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. That’s not a day to get excited about. The swell pushes a bit bigger on Sunday afternoon, 6ft from the NNW, with 295 energy, but again, the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-on. It’s just messy.
The biggest swell of the entire window comes on the morning of Sunday, July 26th, with 6ft from the NNW and a period of 8 seconds, hitting 382 energy (strong). Finally, the wind looks okay – an onshore 9 mph from the NNW, which is gentle. But the wave comment still says “poor surf conditions.” That’s a real kick in the teeth. The afternoon of the 26th drops to 4ft with 193 energy and a light onshore breeze, but still, no good.
The rest of the run is tiny, with weak swells under 3ft, and most days are cross-on or onshore. The odd morning on July 29th and 30th shows clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is barely 1ft with energy in the single digits. Absolutely nothing to paddle out for.
Given the consistent onshore/cross-on wind direction and the beach/jetty setup, combined with the persistent poor quality, this stretch actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is there, but the waves are a mess.
If you’re desperate, the morning of July 26th is the only time that even hints at a pulse, but don’t hold your breath. It’s a blank run, and for Kijkduin, that’s not unusual when the wind locks in from the north.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
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 kJ | 13 | 17 | 14 | 35 | 87 | 106 | 220 | 295 | 173 | 99 | 66 | 49 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 39 | 163 | 158 | 144 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:27PM2.33m | 7:03AM2.66m | 7:11PM2.29m | 7:48AM2.55m | 7:55PM2.22m | 8:34AM2.38m | 8:40PM2.11m | 9:20AM2.19m | 9:28PM1.99m | 10:09AM1.99m | 10:23PM1.86m | 11:06AM1.82m | 11:30PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.47m | 1:58AM0.15m | 2:49PM0.51m | 2:35AM0.13m | 3:26PM0.56m | 3:11AM0.18m | 3:58PM0.61m | 3:45AM0.27m | 4:26PM0.65m | 4:20AM0.39m | 4:51PM0.68m | 4:56AM0.51m | 5:18PM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 39 | — | — | — | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 13 | 17 | 14 | 35 | 87 | 106 | 220 | 295 | 173 | — | 66 | 49 | 33 | 33 | 22 | 23 | — | 163 | 158 | 144 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 880 | 880 | 918 | 545 | 496 | 496 | 496 | 496 | 606 | 290 | 368 | 689 | 368 | 662 | 927 | 433 | 689 | 618 | 290 | 175 | 488 |
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