
Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, N swell with 100 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a real tough stretch. The only spot with any sort of data is Noorderstrand, and it’s a beginner-friendly beach break that’s pretty exposed. The problem is, the swell just isn’t there in any meaningful way, and when it does show up, the wind and conditions are more often than not working against it.
The water temp at Noorderstrand is sitting at 70°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a very unusual anomaly, so you’ll be having a warm paddle, at least.
Right from the start, Tuesday afternoon the 11th, we’ve got a weak 3ft swell from the NNW with a short period of 8 seconds and a cross-on NNE wind at 16 mph. There’s hardly any energy in it (77), and it’s just choppy and messy. That’s the story for most of the next few days. Wednesday the 12th morning cleans up a bit with a light ESE offshore and a smaller 2ft N swell, but the wave size is tiny and the energy is almost nothing (31). The Thursday the 13th morning is even smaller, with a 1.0ft N swell and an offshore SE wind, but again, it’s just not enough to get excited about.
We’re looking at a long gap of really poor options here. The swell height drops to 0.3ft and 0.7ft through the 14th, 15th, and 16th, with cross-onshore winds and very low energy. It’s uninspiring, to say the least. There’s a slight uptick on the 17th (Monday), with a 2ft N swell and a light SSE cross-offshore wind in the afternoon, giving us clean conditions. The energy is still low (20), but it’s the best we’ve seen.
The same pattern of small, weak swells continues through the 18th, 19th, and 20th. The wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave heights stay below 2ft. On the 22nd (Saturday), we finally see a bit of a pulse—a 4ft SW swell comes in on the morning, with a period of 6 seconds and a light NNE cross-onshore wind. The energy jumps to 69, which is still weak, but it’s the biggest we’ve seen. The 23rd (Sunday) morning looks a bit cleaner with a SW cross-offshore and a 3ft W swell, but the period is short at 4 seconds, and the energy is only 39. Not exactly a standout.
The biggest potential is on the 25th (Tuesday) afternoon, with a 5ft NW swell and a 6-second period, but the wind is howling from the SW at 22 mph, creating a lumpy cross-shore mess. The energy is moderate (124), but the conditions are more suited to a strong windsurf or kite session than a clean surf. The 26th (Wednesday) is similar, with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
Honestly, there’s no real standout here. The best you’ll find is maybe a session on the 17th Monday afternoon, when it’s clean even if the swell is tiny. Or the 22nd Saturday morning, when the swell is a bit bigger but still junky. For now, I’d say save your energy and wait for a better forecast. Things tend to change, but this run is a proper blank.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 10 | NW 4 | N 9 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 63 | 31 | 8 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 26 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:59PM1.84m | 8:35PM0.48m | 3:50PM1.91m | 9:27PM0.50m | 9:25AM0.81m | 4:35PM1.97m | 10:14PM0.53m | 10:14AM0.90m | 5:18PM2.01m | 10:59PM0.54m | 5:26AM2.28m | 2:31PM0.49m | 11:41PM0.51m | 6:08AM2.26m | 6:38PM2.05m | 00:22AM0.46m | 6:50AM2.19m | 7:16PM2.05m | 00:59AM0.40m | |
Low Tide | 7:46PM0.45m | 10:48PM0.23m | 11:30AM0.36m | 8:19PM0.41m | 8:54AM0.80m | 8:55PM0.36m | 9:26AM0.86m | 2:33PM0.44m | 9:34PM0.32m | 10:03AM0.89m | 3:10PM0.48m | 10:15PM0.30m | 10:45AM0.88m | 2:31PM0.45m | 11:00PM0.31m | 11:35AM0.83m | 3:18PM0.43m | 11:51PM0.34m | ||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 4 | N 9 | NNW 5 | N 9 | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 |
— | 63 | 31 | 8 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 2 | — | 19 | 20 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | WSW 4 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | E 3 | E 3 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | SE 3 | SW 3 | W 3 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — |
77 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 17 | 26 | — | 15 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 418 | 64 | 64 | 553 | 428 | 392 | 569 | 713 | 356 | 665 | 589 | 569 | 709 | 709 | 553 | 707 | 270 | 734 | 336 | 237 |
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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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