
Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s cookin’ for Norderney over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a grim outlook. There’s pretty much nothing worth paddling out for in the entire 16-day window. We’re looking at a long, dry spell for surf, with the first real hope not showing up until the 21st of July, and even then, it’s a stretch.
From now until the 20th, it’s a dead zone. Small, weak swells, mostly under 3 ft, with short periods that just don’t have any push. The winds are all over the place, but mostly onshore or cross-shore, making a mess of anything that might try to form up. The energy readings are pitiful, with the combined swell energy barely cracking triple digits a couple of times, and even then it's poor quality (110 on the 12th, 125 that afternoon – but with howling 16 mph northerly winds). The water temp is showing 64°F with a 3°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for July, but that’s about the only bright spot.
Around the 21st of July, we finally see a pulse of energy. On Tuesday the 21st, the morning shows a 4 ft swell from the NNW, with a period bumping up to 8 seconds. The combined energy reads 131 – that’s at least moderate. But here’s the catch: the wind is coming from the ENE at 16 mph, putting it cross-shore. It’s not the cleanest. The break is Norderney, an exposed beach setup that’s fairly consistent, but with that wind direction it’s gonna be a bit of a battle. For a beginner spot, that 4 ft is manageable, but the chop will make it tricky.
That afternoon on the 21st, the swell drops to 3 ft, same 8-second period, but the wind swings to the NNE at 12 mph, pushing cross-onshore. Energy is still moderate at 107, but it’s choppy. Still not a standout.
The only flicker of something different comes on the 22nd of July, Wednesday morning. A little 2 ft swell from the north, but the wind is from the SSW at 12 mph – that’s offshore! Clean conditions. The period is short at 6 seconds though, and the energy is low (21). It’s a tiny window of clean, small waves, but for a beginner, those glassy conditions might make for a fun little session on a foamie. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we get.
After that, it all falls apart again. The 25th of July sees a bigger bump – a 5 ft swell from the NW with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 264, which is solid. But the wind is howling from the WNW at 19 mph, putting it cross-shore, and that’s gonna be a lumpy, messy mess. At that size, it’s pushing out of beginner territory, and the wind will make it ugly for everyone.
So, in short: we’ve got a long gap of nothing until the 21st. The best on offer is that tiny, clean 2 ft offshore window on the morning of the 22nd of July – it’s small, but it’s clean. The bigger swell on the 25th is too wind-affected to be any good. For this stretch, the North Sea is just not playing ball.
Stay patient, lads. It’ll turn around.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 4 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 4 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | NNW 6 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
110 | 125 | 93 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 13 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:44AM2.58m | 10:19PM2.60m | 10:48AM2.68m | 11:28PM2.60m | 11:51AM2.77m | 00:31AM2.62m | 12:48PM2.87m | 1:25AM2.63m | 1:38PM2.95m | 2:12AM2.64m | 2:23PM3.01m | 2:55AM2.64m | 3:05PM3.05m | 3:35AM2.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:11PM0.35m | 4:43AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.22m | 5:52AM0.29m | 6:29PM0.09m | 6:50AM0.24m | 7:24PM-0.01m | 7:40AM0.19m | 8:12PM-0.06m | 8:25AM0.15m | 8:56PM-0.08m | 9:07AM0.13m | 9:37PM-0.06m | ||||||||
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 |
— | — | 93 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 7 | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | N 6 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | N 6 | NE 3 | — | N 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | — |
110 | 125 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 24 | 4 | — | 12 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 848 | 877 | 145 | 33 | 909 | 696 | 846 | 827 | 573 | 848 | 859 | 703 | 853 | 853 | 682 | 1089 | 930 | 972 | 1195 | 1202 | 850 |
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Information about the Norderney Surf forecast
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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