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Middelkerke surfForecast / North Sea / Belgium
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 04 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Middelkerke surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Middelkerke sea temperature is
13.1° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middelkerke this week:
The surf forecast for Middelkerke over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middelkerke in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middelkerke over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 7 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 4 | W 5 | |
14 | 34 | 27 | 35 | 97 | 123 | 99 | 68 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 4:08PM4.73m | 4:26AM4.71m | 4:42PM4.60m | 5:02AM4.53m | 5:18PM4.42m | 5:41AM4.33m | 5:56PM4.20m | 6:25AM4.11m | 6:40PM3.98m | 7:15AM3.92m | 7:32PM3.79m | 8:17AM3.80m | 8:37PM3.69m | 9:29AM3.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.70m | 10:46AM0.81m | 11:03PM0.80m | 11:23AM1.00m | 11:43PM0.94m | 12:05PM1.21m | 00:27AM1.10m | 12:54PM1.42m | 1:18AM1.25m | 1:51PM1.57m | 2:17AM1.34m | 2:55PM1.64m | 3:21AM1.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | 9:24 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 13 |
9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 5 | N 5 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NE 4 | N 8 | — | NE 4 | N 6 | NNW 8 |
 kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 10 | — | N 5 | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | NNE 5 | NE 3 | ESE 3 | — | ENE 2 | SE 2 | SSW 3 | W 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | 14 | 34 | 27 | 35 | 97 | 123 | 99 | 68 | 32 | 14 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 71 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 592 | 595 | 339 | 627 | 638 | 768 | 768 | 32 | 432 | 821 | 196 | 441 | 451 | 350 | 509 | 593 | 597 | 625 | 510 | 510 | 194 |
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Information about the Middelkerke Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Middelkerke provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Middelkerke can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Middelkerke 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 (Middelkerke) 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 Middelkerke 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.
Middelkerke is 3 km (2 miles) from Ostend. If you plan a holiday in North Sea - Belgium, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ostend. Ostend has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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