Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noorderstrand this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Noorderstrand in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one to write. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle, with no standout surf on offer. I’m not going to sugarcoat it; the conditions are just consistently poor, with scores that don’t inspire any hope.
We’re looking at Noorderstrand, and right off the bat, the first recommendation isn't until Thursday, August 20th. But even then, it’s a total write-off. The water is sitting at 70°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a very unusual anomaly. The swell is a weak 4ft from the WSW with a short period of 5 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 71 (very weak). To make matters worse, a 30 km/h SW cross-wind is making a mess of things. It’s a classic day to stay on the beach.
The grim pattern continues. Friday the 21st is more of the same: small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds. Saturday the 22nd sees a slight bump in energy to 4ft from the NNW (combined energy 140 – moderate), but it’s onshore wind and the surf quality is still rated as poor. The rest of the first week, from Sunday the 23rd through to the 28th, is a washout. We’re looking at tiny waves, often under 3ft, with periods of clean conditions but absolutely no power. It’s a bleak stretch.
Heading into the second week, the pattern shifts but the outcome is the same. On August 30th, we get a bit more size – 5ft to 5ft from the SW (combined energy climbing to 204 – moderate) – but the wind is cross-on and lumpy. It’s just not surfable. August 31st is the closest we get to something interesting. Swell hits 7ft from the WSW (combined energy 341 – moderate) with a 7-second period, and a cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. But the quality is still deemed marginal at best, and it’s still a long way out.
The first few days of September are a blur of onshore winds and knee-to-waist high slop. By September 4th, the wind is screaming at 45 km/h, making it completely unsurfable.
In short, there is no blue sky here. There are no hidden gems. The forecast offers nothing for a surfer to get excited about. Sometimes you just have to look at the ocean and know when to leave it alone.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 67 | 73 | 77 | 41 | 62 | 100 | 121 | 140 | 115 | 79 | 60 | 38 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 38 | 27 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:59AM1.85m | 9:21PM1.85m | 9:51AM1.69m | 10:23PM1.69m | 11:06AM1.53m | 11:57PM1.59m | 1:03PM1.52m | 1:26AM1.67m | 2:08PM1.63m | 2:25AM1.82m | 2:57PM1.74m | 3:08AM1.95m | 3:35PM1.83m | 3:41AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:51PM0.46m | 4:41AM0.32m | 5:04PM0.44m | 5:31AM0.39m | 5:55PM0.42m | 6:30AM0.46m | 6:47PM0.41m | 7:35AM0.52m | 7:41PM0.42m | 10:23AM0.52m | 10:42PM0.34m | 11:16AM0.45m | 11:20PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 10 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 115 | 79 | 60 | 38 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 6 | N 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | WSW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 3 | ESE 2 | SSE 3 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 67 | 73 | 77 | 41 | 62 | 100 | 121 | 140 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 14 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 27 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 598 | 495 | 673 | 317 | 569 | 495 | 368 | 291 | 105 | 182 | 182 | 707 | 64 | 753 | 425 | 508 | 506 | 652 | 223 | 3 | 64 |
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The above surf forecast table for Noorderstrand provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Noorderstrand can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Noorderstrand 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 (Noorderstrand) 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).
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