Surf Forecasts:
Noorderstrand surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NW swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Noorderstrand in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Noorderstrand over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because I’ve combed through the data for Noorderstrand and, well, it’s a bit of a rough stretch ahead. I’m not going to sugarcoat it—the next couple weeks are looking pretty flat and messy for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions, but there is a tiny glimmer of hope if you’re patient and pick your moments.
The first real chance for anything rideable isn’t until Monday the 24th. Before that, from the 15th through the 23rd, we're looking at tiny, weak, short-period swell with almost constant cross-onshore wind, especially out of the NNW. It’s going to be choppy, lumpy, and just generally a hassle. The waves will be small, most days under 3 feet, and the energy reading is weak, mostly in double digits like 14, 47, or 68. It’s going to be a lot of paddling for nothing. The one thing I can say for that first week is that the water temp is sitting at a balmy 71°F, which is 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a big anomaly, so at least it won't be cold while you're getting skunked.
Things take a turn on Monday the 24th. The swell jumps up with a NNW pulse, pushing 7 feet with a period of 8 seconds. The energy reading jumps to 589. That’s moderate to strong energy, and it's the biggest swell of the whole window. But here's the rub: the wind is still cross-onshore from the N at 12 mph, and the comment is "poor surf conditions". So while there's size, it's going to be a bit of a messy, stormy mess.
That size holds into Tuesday the 25th with 6 feet, but the wind stays onshore or cross-shore. It’s going to be a lot of whitewater and not much form. This run of bigger swell is too much for the beginner crew – it’s over 5 feet – so if you're new, stay on the beach.
The best window in the entire 16-day period looks like Wednesday the 26th, early morning. The swell is still a respectable 4 feet from the NNW, but the key thing is the wind. We’ve got a light ENE breeze, which turns cross-offshore at this break. For the first time, the data says "clean" conditions. It's still not a perfect setup, and the period is only 7 seconds, so it's not really groundswell, but it'll be the cleanest surf we get. The energy is moderate at 135. It's not going to be a classic, but it's the one to circle if you just need to get wet.
After that, it’s a steady fade back to small and often onshore, with a few rain showers possible. The wind keeps switching around, but the size drops back under 3 feet, and the energy goes back to double digits. It’s a long, drawn-out end to the fortnight.
So, to be straight with you: there’s no standout, world-class day here. Every day is marked with a poor or very ordinary rating except for that one morning. The best bet is the early session on Wednesday the 26th. For everyone else, it might be a good time to check the kitesurfing forecasts because the mix of wind and waves will probably be more interesting for them than for us paddle surfers.
The long gap from the 15th to the 24th is a real bummer, but with this much warm water, sometimes things can change quickly. I’ll keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 7 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | N 5 |
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14 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 38 | 37 | 15 | 68 | 102 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:31PM0.49m | 11:41PM0.51m | 6:08AM2.26m | 6:38PM2.05m | 00:22AM0.46m | 6:50AM2.19m | 7:16PM2.05m | 00:59AM0.40m | 7:31AM2.10m | 7:53PM2.02m | 1:13AM0.35m | 8:14AM1.99m | 8:33PM1.97m | 8:59AM1.85m | 9:21PM1.85m | 9:51AM1.69m | 10:23PM1.69m | |||
Low Tide | 3:10PM0.48m | 10:15PM0.30m | 10:45AM0.88m | 2:31PM0.45m | 11:00PM0.31m | 11:35AM0.83m | 3:18PM0.43m | 11:51PM0.34m | 3:59PM0.43m | 1:08AM0.35m | 4:33PM0.45m | 4:39AM0.25m | 4:51PM0.46m | 4:41AM0.32m | 5:04PM0.44m | |||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | N 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 6 | N 8 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | N 6 | SW 4 | N 5 |
— | 12 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | 7 | 9 | 9 | 15 | — | — | 35 | 1 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 7 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | NW 5 | N 5 | — |
— | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | N 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WSW 5 | NW 6 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — |
14 | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 14 | — | 38 | 37 | 9 | 68 | 102 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 14 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 760 | 482 | 506 | 783 | 748 | 754 | 753 | 673 | 237 | 734 | 734 | 392 | 382 | 0 | 182 | 569 | 673 | 438 | 569 | 673 |
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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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