
Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WSW swell with 261 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you: this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long run of days with no real surf to get excited about. The only break on the radar is Noorderstrand, and the forecast is a bit of a bust for the whole 16-day window. From Monday, August 3rd, all the way through to Tuesday, August 18th, every single time slot is flagged as poor surf conditions. That’s a solid two weeks of grim news.
The one faint glimmer happens on Wednesday, August 5th, when the swell bumps up. Wednesday morning brings a 5ft swell from the WSW with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 127 (moderate) – that’s the most juice we’ll see. By afternoon, it’s a bit bigger at 5ft from the same direction, with energy climbing to 191 (still moderate). But here’s the kicker: the wind is howling at 22 mph out of the WSW, side-shore, and it’s lumpy. That’s not a clean paddle; it’s a messy, cross-chop battle. For a beginner spot, 5ft is too much, and the wind is going to wreck any chance of a decent wave. Honestly, with that set-up, you’d be better off with a kite than a surfboard.
Outside of that blip, the rest of the fortnight is tiny. Most mornings and afterdays show swell under 2ft, with periods of 4 to 7 seconds and energy values often in the single digits (like 10, 7, or 6). That’s weak, weak energy. The wind is a mixed bag – some light cross-off breezes, but mostly onshore or cross-on from the NW, W, or N, keeping things chopped and messy.
If you’re desperate, the cleanest-looking windows are the mornings of Monday, August 10th, and Wednesday, August 12th, with light cross-off winds from the ENE and swell around 2ft from the NNW. But at that size and period, you’re barely floating. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.
The water is a weird one. On Monday morning, the 3rd, the water temperature is 70°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual – like swimming in a bath. But with no waves to enjoy, it’s just a warm, flat ocean.
So, bottom line: there’s nothing to recommend here. It’s a blank run. In this area, that’s not unusual when the forecasts line up like this. Hang the board up for a couple of weeks and keep an eye on the charts. Things can change, but right now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | W 4 | WSW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 36 | 122 | 190 | 155 | 64 | 43 | 52 | 42 | 36 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 12:43PM1.74m | 1:13AM1.87m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:28AM0.35m | 8:09PM0.44m | ||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | NW 6 | W 5 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WSW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
4 | — | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 36 | 11 | 42 | 36 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | N 4 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | N 6 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — |
3 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | 8 | — | — | — | 36 | 122 | 190 | 155 | 64 | 43 | 52 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 564 | 582 | 508 | 303 | 356 | 389 | 501 | 1142 | 615 | 493 | 368 | 197 | 303 | 335 | 64 | 696 | 692 | 549 | 588 | 685 | 665 |
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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.
Noorderstrand is 2 km (1 miles) from S-Gravenhage. If you plan a holiday in Netherlands, look for hotels and other accommodation in S-Gravenhage. S-Gravenhage has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











