
Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WSW swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noorderstrand this week:
The surf forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noorderstrand in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Noorderstrand. I’ve got to be straight with you—this stretch of beach is not going to be your friend over the next 16 days. The forecast is a long, flat run of poor surf conditions, scratchy winds, and almost no swell of any real consequence. The wave energy stays weak through the entire window, with the largest spike coming around Thursday the 20th of August, but even then the conditions are not lined up for a good session.
Let’s take it from the top. Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, you’re looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the north, with a short period of 8 seconds, and cross-off wind from the ESE at 9 mph. The wave energy is a measly 31… that’s barely a ripple. The water temp is 70°, which is a solid 5° warmer than normal for this time of year—very unusual, but it doesn’t help the surf. The rest of that week and into the weekend? More of the same: tiny swell, winds shifting around, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave energy stays in the low single digits to teens. Friday morning the 14th is a joke with 0.3 ft of swell and wave energy of just 1. Count it: one. That’s about as flat as it gets.
The swell does try to build a little through the second week. By Monday morning the 17th August, we’ve got a 3 ft north swell, but the period is only 6 seconds and the wind is howling onshore from the NNW at 12 mph. That’s not paddle surf, that’s kite-surf territory. The energy jumps to 62 on Monday morning, then 101 by Monday afternoon—that’s moderate wave energy, but the wind is onshore and the period is short, so the waves will be messy and choppy.
Tuesday the 18th sees a shift: a 4 ft west-southwest swell with cross-off wind from the SSW at 19 mph, giving clean-looking conditions in the morning. Energy is 92—still moderate. But the swell is short-period (5 seconds) and the direction doesn’t match the optimum NW. The afternoon gets ugly with a strong breeze and messy cross-chop.
The best chance of something half-decent comes on Thursday the 20th of August. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the north-northwest in the morning, period 8 seconds, and light cross-onshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph. The swell energy is 458—that’s strong to very strong wave energy. The afternoon sees 7 ft, energy 545, but the wind goes onshore from the NW. This is the biggest swell of the window, but the wind is not ideal. For an exposed beach break like Noorderstrand, that much swell with onshore wind will be a churned-up mess. If you’re an expert, you might find something on the better sets, but expect a lot of white water and drift. The optimum swell direction is NW, and this one is coming from north-northwest, so close enough—but the wind is the spoiler.
After that, the swell drops back quickly. Friday the 21st is down to 4 ft, energy 146, and the rest of the month is back to tiny, weak, and mostly onshore. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf from the 22nd through to the 27th, with wave energy staying below 60 and swell heights under 3 ft.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session here. The best pick is the morning of Thursday the 20th of August if you’re desperate for a paddle and don’t mind tricky conditions. But overall, this is a blank run for Noorderstrand. Consistent breaks are not part of the picture, and the forecasts will need to change a lot before we see any quality. I’d keep an eye on the longer-range outlook, but for now, leave the boards in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 10 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 8 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 24 | 43 | 33 | 35 | 62 | 101 | 67 | 63 | 159 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 3:50PM1.91m | 9:27PM0.50m | 9:25AM0.81m | 4:35PM1.97m | 10:14PM0.53m | 10:14AM0.90m | 5:18PM2.01m | 10:59PM0.54m | 5:26AM2.28m | 2:31PM0.49m | 11:41PM0.51m | 6:08AM2.26m | 6:38PM2.05m | 00:22AM0.46m | 6:50AM2.19m | 7:16PM2.05m | 00:59AM0.40m | 7:31AM2.10m | 7:53PM2.02m | 1:13AM0.35m | |
Low Tide | 11:30AM0.36m | 8:19PM0.41m | 8:54AM0.80m | 8:55PM0.36m | 9:26AM0.86m | 2:33PM0.44m | 9:34PM0.32m | 10:03AM0.89m | 3:10PM0.48m | 10:15PM0.30m | 10:45AM0.88m | 2:31PM0.45m | 11:00PM0.31m | 11:35AM0.83m | 3:18PM0.43m | 11:51PM0.34m | 3:59PM0.43m | 1:08AM0.35m | |||
6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 3 | N 7 | N 8 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | N 5 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 |
31 | 8 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 24 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 67 | 29 | 10 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | — | N 4 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 15 | — | 43 | 33 | 35 | 62 | 101 | — | 63 | 159 | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 428 | 392 | 479 | 759 | 336 | 570 | 759 | 330 | 722 | 727 | 713 | 713 | 713 | 262 | 303 | 356 | 303 | 910 | 1092 | 548 |
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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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