
Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noorderstrand in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ve had a look at the charts for our little corner, and if I’m being honest, it’s a pretty grim 16-day run for the Noorderstrand. The swell window is open, but the winds are just not playing ball at all. The water is currently sitting at 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real anomaly of 4°, so at least the water temp is a bit of a treat.
We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead. The first real window of any interest – and I’m using that term loosely – doesn’t show up until the morning of Sunday the 13th of September. From right now, that’s a solid week of waiting with nothing recommended. The early days are a write-off: Saturday the 5th sees a 6ft WNW swell with a short 6-second period, but it’s getting hammered by a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind, making it lumpy and messy. The swell energy is moderate at 253, but it’s wasted.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are tiny, with clean cross-offshore winds but basically no size. The pattern then shifts to a lot of wind from the WSW through the 8th and 9th, with moderate combined energy (131 to 178), but again, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, creating chop. The swell pop up on the 12th of September is a standout for size, with a 7ft NNW swell on Saturday morning, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 395, but it’s accompanied by rain showers and a 12 mph onshore wind. That’s a messy, powerful wave that’s only for the experts, and the quality is poor for paddle surfing – honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing.
The only glimmer of hope is the morning of Sunday the 13th of September. We get a small 3ft wave from the north at 7 seconds, with a light ENE breeze that’s absolutely glassy. The combined energy is a weak 89. The data says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is about as optimistic as it gets for this forecast. It’s small, clean, and there’s a chance of a few fun little rollers if you’re on a longboard. The break is fairly consistent, and crowds are often around, so expect some company. That’s the best on offer, but it’s not a dial-in.
After that, the second week falls off a cliff. From the 14th of September onward, the swell drops to under 2ft, with a mix of cross-on and onshore winds that just kill any chance of quality. The long period swells on the 15th and 16th (11 to 13 seconds) are a tease, but the significant wave height is only 0.7ft, so there’s nothing to ride. The rest of the 16-day window is flat and messy. It’s a blank run, but for this area, that’s not unusual when the wind pattern locks in like this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | W 5 | NNW 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
253 | 244 | 98 | 52 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 35 | 73 | 37 | 37 | 131 | 178 | 119 | 46 | 54 | 193 | 143 | 154 | 352 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:35AM1.81m | 10:04PM1.88m | 11:04AM1.64m | 11:43PM1.80m | 12:39PM1.60m | 1:12AM1.90m | 1:54PM1.71m | 7:19PM0.51m | 2:17AM2.06m | 2:50PM1.84m | 8:16PM0.53m | 3:35PM1.94m | 9:05PM0.56m | 9:07AM0.88m | 4:15PM2.02m | 9:51PM0.58m | |||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.47m | 5:01AM0.37m | 6:21PM0.47m | 7:28AM0.45m | 8:01PM0.44m | 9:23AM0.41m | 6:49PM0.50m | 9:34PM0.31m | 10:31AM0.37m | 7:20PM0.49m | 10:33PM0.21m | 11:16AM0.40m | 7:55PM0.44m | 11:21PM0.16m | 8:31AM0.87m | 8:32PM0.39m | |||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — |
— | — | 98 | 52 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | 25 | — | — | — | 119 | 43 | 54 | 16 | 9 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 8 | — | SSE 2 | — | SE 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 |
253 | 244 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | 16 | 35 | 73 | 37 | 37 | 131 | 178 | 25 | 46 | 28 | 193 | 143 | 154 | 352 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 379 | 182 | 0 | 8 | 119 | 665 | 540 | 758 | 613 | 438 | 711 | 615 | 493 | 291 | 83 | 734 | 532 | 424 | 730 | 730 | 182 |
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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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