
Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 4s period, N swell with 50 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Noorderstrand this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Noorderstrand in the next 16 days are 1.1m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you—this is a tough one for the next couple of weeks. The surf is going to be flat, weak, and pretty much a write-off for a long stretch. The first solid bit of swell doesn’t show up until over a week away, so you’re looking at a big gap of nearly nothing worth paddling out for.
Let’s start with Noorderstrand. It’s an exposed beach break, and for the next ten days, we’re looking at tiny, poor-quality waves. The combined swell energy is barely registering, with values like 50, 31, and 17 through the end of July. Swell heights are stuck between 0.7ft and 3ft, with short periods mostly under 8 seconds—just weak, windswell junk. The wind is a mess too, mostly cross or cross-onshore from the SW, WNW, and N, which keeps the surface chopped up. There’s one morning on the 1st of August with a brief glassy moment, but the swell is only 1ft at 5 seconds, so it’s still a flop. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing special.
This pattern of poor surf and low energy continues right through until the 7th of August. There’s a day on the 4th with a clean cross-offshore wind from the ENE, but again, the swell is only 2ft at 5 seconds and the energy is weak (27). It’s just not enough to get excited about.
Now, finally, there’s a shift on the 8th of August. The swell picks up to 6ft from the WSW, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 283 (moderate energy). The morning of the 8th has a moderate offshore wind from the SE, meaning the waves will be clean. This is the standout window of the whole forecast. The swell direction (WSW) is close to optimum for Noorderstrand (NW), so it’s a solid chance. The height is 6ft, which is a fun size for intermediate surfers, but beginners might find it a bit much. The afternoon of the 8th has the same size swell but a lighter cross-shore wind, which is less clean.
The 9th of August sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the W, but the wind cranks up to a fresh cross-shore at 22 mph, making it lumpy and messy. That’s a no-go. The 10th and 11th hold similar size (5ft to 6ft) but again with fresh cross-shore winds, so the quality is poor due to the chop. The combined energy stays in the moderate range (243 to 299), but the wind kills it.
The 12th of August drops off again, with smaller 4ft swell and a moderate cross-onshore wind from the WNW, bringing light rain. Not worth it.
So, if you’re patient, the morning of the 8th of August is your best bet. It’s the only real window of clean, moderately-sized surf. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or both. Keep an eye on it, because forecasts can change, but for now, this area is having a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 5 | NNW 4 | WSW 5 | N 8 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | N 3 | NNE 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
15 | 33 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:30AM1.89m | 3:59PM1.81m | 4:05AM1.97m | 4:32PM1.85m | 4:38AM2.06m | 5:03PM1.90m | 10:27PM0.38m | 5:10AM2.12m | 5:35PM1.92m | 11:06PM0.38m | 5:43AM2.15m | 6:08PM1.91m | 11:43PM0.38m | 6:15AM2.15m | 6:40PM1.88m | 00:22AM0.37m | |||
Low Tide | 11:14PM0.28m | 11:42AM0.46m | 11:49PM0.25m | 12:17PM0.47m | 00:15AM0.23m | 12:44PM0.48m | 9:43PM0.37m | 1:05PM0.47m | 10:09PM0.34m | 1:31PM0.44m | 10:40PM0.32m | 2:04PM0.41m | 11:15PM0.29m | ||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 4 | WSW 5 | NNW 5 | SW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 5 | — | N 6 |
15 | 33 | 28 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | WSW 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 5 | WSW 5 | — | N 8 | — | — | N 9 | NW 8 | — | N 8 |
13 | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 5 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNE 4 |
5 | 17 | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 21 | 6 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 377 | 335 | 336 | 119 | 237 | 708 | 673 | 748 | 759 | 734 | 393 | 702 | 728 | 796 | 712 | 759 | 759 | 707 | 727 |
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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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