
Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noorderstrand this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Noorderstrand in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight – this 16-day stretch for Noorderstrand is a rough one. The ocean's basically asleep for a good while, and when it does wake up, it's got a bad attitude. We're looking at a long gap of flat and messy, weak stuff before we get anything worth paddling out for. I'd say we're talking over a week of just... nothing. No push, no shape, just ankle-biters with bad wind.
Right at the start, it's dead. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th have barely a ripple, nothing over 1 ft and the odd short-period wobble. We're talking about combined energy figures as low as 8 and 19 – that's not surf, that's a pond with a breeze. The wind is mostly cross or on, so even the tiny bumps are choppy. Not worth the effort.
We get a little bump mid-week, Wednesday the 5th into Thursday the 6th, with the swell trying to push up to 5 ft, but it's all short-period windswell – 5 to 6 seconds – and the energy jumps to a moderate 173. Problem is, it's messy. The wind is fresh and cross-shore, making it lumpy and cross-chop. It's not clean surf; it's just angry water. Then it drops back down to nothing for the weekend and the following week.
Seriously, from the 7th right through to the 14th, it's a write-off. Swell heights mostly under 2 ft, with long gaps of practically nothing – the combined energy numbers just crater, some down to single digits. There's a bit of a glassy morning on Saturday the 8th, but with only 1-2 ft of swell and a 7-second period, that's still a lake. Brutal stretch of flatness.
Now, if you're desperate for a paddle, there are one or two moments that look slightly less miserable. The mornings of the 17th and 18th are the only real standouts in this whole sorry mess. On the 17th, we've got light cross-offshore SW winds, which will tidy things up – the report says “clean” – with about 2-3 ft of swell. It's small, but clean. Then on the 18th, we see our best bet: about 3-4 ft of swell from the NW with that same lovely light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. It's the only time the surf report even mentions “surfable” instead of just “poor.” Energy is only moderate at 55, but for this stretch, that's a gift.
These two mornings are your window. It's not big, but it's clean. For a beginner, 3-4 ft is fine. For everyone else, it's a grovel on a longboard. This break is exposed to the NW, which is what's coming, so it might pick up a bit of that.
Honestly, the rest of the week and into the second week is a chalk outline. If there's any swell over 5 ft, it's all onshore slop. There's maybe a moment on the 15th/16th with around 3-4 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy – not good. With that short period stuff and the onshore wind, this beach setup could honestly be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
Let's be real: the water temp is about average for this time of year, and that's the only thing that's normal. If you're not keen on a flat spell, this is the kind of run that makes you want to take up golf. But the models can change, and the last morning looks like the one to keep an eye on.
Stay patient.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 |
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21 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 21 | 49 | 172 | 167 | 90 | 47 | 32 | 44 | 41 | 29 | 15 | 37 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:22AM0.37m | 6:48AM2.14m | 7:12PM1.87m | 1:04AM0.33m | 7:25AM2.13m | 7:49PM1.89m | 1:49AM0.28m | 8:08AM2.11m | 8:32PM1.91m | 8:59AM2.04m | 9:25PM1.88m | 10:04AM1.92m | 10:35PM1.83m | 11:20AM1.80m | 11:55PM1.81m | ||||
Low Tide | 11:15PM0.29m | 2:42PM0.40m | 11:54PM0.25m | 12:25PM0.77m | 3:21PM0.42m | 00:38AM0.20m | 1:17PM0.69m | 4:01PM0.44m | 1:33AM0.19m | 4:44PM0.46m | 4:32AM0.21m | 5:36PM0.48m | 5:01AM0.27m | 6:41PM0.47m | |||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 6 |
21 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 32 | 44 | 41 | 29 | 15 | 9 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNW 5 | — | NNE 6 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | W 5 | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 3 | N 5 | SE 3 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | NNW 6 |
3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 49 | 172 | 167 | 90 | 47 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 37 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 508 | 588 | 520 | 508 | 197 | 197 | 389 | 356 | 495 | 488 | 402 | 578 | 5 | 303 | 303 | 64 | 336 | 433 | 64 |
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Information about the Noorderstrand Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Noorderstrand 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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