Surf Forecasts:
Klitmoller surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Klitmoller this week:
The surf forecast for Klitmoller over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Klitmoller in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Klitmoller over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Klitmoller, our local stretch of sand and rock, and I’ve got to be straight with you: it’s a grim picture for the next couple of weeks. There’s no other way to put it. We’re looking at a long, frustrating run of poor surf, and it’s going to test your patience.
The window opens with a whole lot of nothing. For the first few days, through the 16th and 17th, there’s some solid swell pushing in – we’re talking 8ft to 8ft from the WNW with a period of 7-8 seconds, and the energy is moderate to strong (505, 555, 746). But that’s where the good news ends. The wind is howling a cross-shore gale at 25 mph, absolutely chopping the place up. It’s messy, it’s lumpy, and it’s not surfable. It’s the kind of conditions that will have you questioning why you even bothered to check the forecast. The setup looks way more interesting for kitesurfing than paddle surfing right now.
Then we hit a real dead zone. From the 18th through the morning of the 19th, the swell just drops off a cliff. We’re talking tiny ankle-biters, 0.3ft to 2ft, with weak energy (2, 26). It’s flat, plain and simple. There’s a little bump on Wednesday afternoon with 4ft to 4ft, but the wind goes onshore and it just turns into a choppy mess. Not worth your time.
Now, let’s talk about the next big pulse. Around the 20th and 21st, the swell is back with a vengeance – a proper 10ft from the WNW, dropping to 8ft to 8ft, with strong energy (1030, 716). This is significant swell. It’s over 8ft, so this is expert territory. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit stacked and unruly. The wind is forecast to be cross-off, which would normally get me excited, but with that size and short period, it’s likely to be a wild, challenging session at Klitmoller with questionable tides. I’d only even think about it if you’re a total charger and know the place like the back of your hand. The rest of that weekend, from the 22nd to the 24th, keeps the mid-range energy going (230, 443) but the wind flips onshore again, and everything turns to mush.
And then it just dies again. From the 25th all the way into the 28th, it’s a write-off. Tiny waves, weak energy, and onshore breezes. It’s a real test of faith. There are long gaps of several days where there is absolutely no surf on offer. This is a normal, if depressing, pattern for this stretch of coast – it can go totally flat for extended periods.
The only glimmer of light in this whole sorry outlook is the final day of the forecast period, Saturday the 29th. The morning shows a 4ft WSW swell with an 8-second period and moderate energy (158). The key is the wind: light from the east at 3 mph, and it’s glassy. Absolutely glassy. That’s the only time in the whole two weeks where we get true, clean conditions. It’s nothing huge, and it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as promising but far from certain. But for one morning, if it comes together, there should be some clean, rippable little waves at Klitmoller. It’s the only highlight on offer, and it’s a faint one at that. It won’t be big, but it might just be perfect.
Honestly, don't hold your breath for the rest of the run. It's a shocker. Keep the board waxed, fingers crossed for the 29th, and hope the forecasts change. Until next time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 4 | SW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 4 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 491 | 684 | 486 | 487 | 665 | 587 | 730 | 544 | 80 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 182 | 94 | 53 | 0 | 627 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:56PM0.39m | 6:11AM0.29m | 6:49PM0.37m | 7:02AM0.28m | 7:45PM0.35m | 7:57AM0.26m | 8:44PM0.33m | 8:57AM0.25m | 9:47PM0.31m | 10:00AM0.25m | 10:51PM0.29m | 11:03AM0.25m | 11:51PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:35AM0.04m | 12:14PM0.01m | 1:37AM0.06m | 1:09PM0.03m | 2:43AM0.08m | 2:14PM0.05m | 3:52AM0.09m | 3:32PM0.06m | 4:57AM0.10m | 4:48PM0.06m | 5:56AM0.10m | 5:53PM0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 24 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 7 | WSW 6 | NE 4 | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 94 | 53 | 5 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WSW 4 | W 6 | NNE 3 | — | W 6 | WNW 7 |
— | 3 | 133 | 491 | 684 | 486 | 487 | 665 | 587 | 730 | 544 | 80 | 17 | — | 30 | 182 | 2 | — | 80 | 627 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 712 | 801 | 1123 | 1151 | 1305 | 943 | 731 | 729 | 595 | 730 | 378 | 770 | 627 | 691 | 627 | 156 | 621 | 600 | 636 | 261 |
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Information about the Klitmoller Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Klitmoller provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Klitmoller can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Klitmoller 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 (Klitmoller) 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 Klitmoller 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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