Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noorderstrand this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Noorderstrand in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you about Noorderstrand.
Look, I've been staring at the charts for this stretch and honestly, it's a tough watch. The entire 16-day run starts with a real struggle. For the first two weeks, from August 18th right through to the end of August, we are looking at a full-on blank. No recommendations, no surf worth paddling for. The water temperature is sitting at 71°, which is a massive 6° warmer than what you'd normally expect for this time of year – that's seriously unusual. But the swell is just weak and messy, with the wind constantly chopping it up. The combined energy of all swells never gets above 92 (weak energy), and the period is short, around 5–7 seconds, so it's just onshore slop. It's a long dry spell, but there's a glimmer of hope right at the very end.
Now, hold on to your boards. The only real standout in this entire outlook shows up on Tuesday, 1st September. It’s a glimmer of hope that looks promising. The morning session is the absolute pick. We'll see a clean 6 ft swell coming from the west, with a moderate offshore wind from the SSE. That's a solid recipe for Noorderstrand. The combined energy of all swells finally jumps into the moderate range at 205, and the period is a short 6 seconds, but that offshore wind is the key. It will make the most of that energy. This is the one to circle. The afternoon on the 1st still holds 6 ft but the wind goes cross-shore, making things a bit more average.
After that fleeting moment, it’s back to the struggle. On Wednesday, 2nd September, the swell drops back to 3 ft and the wind swings cross-onshore, killing the quality again.
So, the bottom line: there’s a massive gap with no surf for nearly two weeks. Then, a single, promising morning on September 1st. If you can wait, that's your window. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 5 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 |
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88 | 49 | 19 | 75 | 49 | 50 | 46 | 33 | 25 | 10 | 83 | 77 | 62 | 88 | 26 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:53PM2.02m | 1:13AM0.35m | 8:14AM1.99m | 8:33PM1.97m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:59PM0.43m | 1:08AM0.35m | 4:33PM0.45m | 4:39AM0.25m | 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 | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 4 | SW 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 |
4 | 4 | 3 | — | 49 | 22 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 77 | 62 | — | 26 | 34 | 5 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | NNW 8 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | NNW 8 | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
88 | 49 | 19 | 75 | 15 | 50 | 46 | 33 | — | — | 83 | — | — | 88 | 15 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 598 | 889 | 402 | 482 | 730 | 598 | 615 | 615 | 330 | 64 | 495 | 64 | 356 | 495 | 182 | 368 | 707 | 335 | 64 | 691 | 508 |
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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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