
Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norderney this week:
The surf forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions ahead. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 18th, so don’t get your hopes up for the weekend or the early part of next week. It’s going to be a waiting game.
Right now, through the start of the week, we’re looking at dribble. The energy is weak, with values mostly in the low double or single digits. Nothing is above 2ft, and we’ve got a lot of cross-shore wind messing things up. The water temp is 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small silver lining.
The first few days are a total write-off. It’s not until Saturday the 8th that we see a tiny pulse of 2ft NW swell, but it’s gutless with a 6-second period and only 28 units of energy. Not worth paddling out for. The following days are more of the same – a lot of onshore junk and tiny waves. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, keeping things lumpy and uninviting.
Now, here’s the one that has my attention. The forecast for Tuesday the 18th is a big one. We’re looking at a solid 10ft of NNW groundswell with a 10-second period. The finder flags it as the standout, and for good reason – the energy is massive, coming in at 1569. The problem is the wind. It’s light and cross-onshore, which will rough it up a bit. But for experts, this is the day. This is a serious, powerful swell. It’s way too big for beginners, and even for most intermediates, it’s going to be a handful. The break is Norderney, and it’s exposed and fairly consistent, but the sheer size is the story here. The forecast swell direction is right in line with what this break wants from the NNW, so the setup has real potential.
The morning of Tuesday the 18th is the clear standout. The afternoon sees it back off slightly to 8ft, which is still big, but it’s a step down. Wednesday the 19th still has some push, with 5ft waves and light offshore wind in the morning, but the energy has dropped off a cliff. It’s surfable but a bit of a letdown after Tuesday’s main event.
Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. The pattern is expected to show up, but the details can shift. Don’t book your flights just yet.
The Norderney (Norderney) stretch is exposed and fairly consistent, so when a proper swell hits, it should have some shape to it. But with this much size, it’s going to be a serious session. The crowds might be a factor, as it can get busy, but for a swell like this, people will be out.
So, in short: the first week is a no-go. The second week offers a significant, expert-only window on Tuesday the 18th. Everything else is just waiting for the next pulse.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
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296 | 160 | 151 | 98 | 46 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:17PM2.66m | 5:52AM2.39m | 6:24PM2.51m | 7:02AM2.35m | 7:39PM2.42m | 8:13AM2.39m | 8:54PM2.40m | 9:24AM2.50m | 10:12PM2.44m | 10:37AM2.65m | 11:24PM2.53m | 11:43AM2.80m | 00:24AM2.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:43PM0.40m | 12:02PM0.46m | 00:45AM0.53m | 1:17PM0.54m | 1:55AM0.60m | 2:34PM0.53m | 3:09AM0.59m | 4:00PM0.42m | 4:35AM0.50m | 5:22PM0.22m | 5:46AM0.33m | 6:21PM0.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 26 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 3 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | 98 | 46 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | NNW 8 | — | — | N 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | ESE 2 | ENE 3 | E 4 |
296 | 160 | 151 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 52 | 26 | 22 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 570 | 492 | 176 | 387 | 0 | 471 | 893 | 378 | 471 | 904 | 893 | 833 | 853 | 855 | 723 | 853 | 853 | 575 | 525 | 382 |
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The above surf forecast table for Norderney provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Norderney can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Norderney 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 (Norderney) 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 Norderney 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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