
Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with 212 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for the region.
Straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: things are looking pretty grim for the whole stretch. We’ve got a long, dry spell of essentially no worthwhile surf. The first window of even slightly rideable waves doesn’t show up until Monday, August 3rd, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. That’s a solid gap of over a week with nothing decent on offer.
The only break on the radar is Noorderstrand. It’s an exposed beach break, and the optimum swell direction is from the NW. Unfortunately, the swell that does show is mostly short-period, weak stuff, and the wind is almost always on it or cross-onshore, keeping it chopped up and messy.
The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual – you’ll be paddling in a bath, but the waves just aren’t there to enjoy it.
The one tiny flicker of hope lands on the morning of Monday, August 3rd. There’s a small 3 ft swell from the north, with a period of 6 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is weak (67). The conditions are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not good, but it’s the only thing in the whole 16 days that isn’t a total write-off. For a beginner, those tiny, clean waves might be worth a paddle, but anyone else will be frustrated.
Other than that single morning, it’s all poor surf conditions. The wind is either onshore, cross-onshore, or just too strong, and the swell is tiny and weak. There’s a lot of moderate breeze and chop.
For most of the period, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the consistent wind and small, lumpy conditions.
Honestly, this is a blank run. It’s a tough stretch, but around here, it’s not unusual to get these extended flat spells. Keep the board in the car, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 15 | 50 | 156 | 172 | 139 | 86 | 49 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 87 | 155 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:24PM1.83m | 9:54AM1.89m | 10:18PM1.75m | 11:00AM1.76m | 11:27PM1.67m | 12:20PM1.68m | 00:43AM1.65m | 1:30PM1.68m | 7:57PM0.43m | 1:50AM1.71m | 2:30PM1.72m | 8:33PM0.42m | 3:20PM1.77m | 3:30AM1.89m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM0.39m | 5:33AM0.11m | 6:03PM0.42m | 6:11AM0.21m | 6:44PM0.44m | 6:41AM0.30m | 7:27PM0.44m | 7:19AM0.38m | 7:17PM0.43m | 9:05PM0.42m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:04PM0.42m | 10:57AM0.47m | 11:14PM0.28m | ||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 7 | — | 11 | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 |
28 | 15 | 50 | 156 | 172 | 139 | 86 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 17 | — | 19 | 34 | — | — | 87 | 155 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 768 | 869 | 554 | 462 | 684 | 178 | 356 | 418 | 356 | 752 | 865 | 822 | 858 | 760 | 857 | 759 | 711 | 557 | 336 | 197 |
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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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