Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norderney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Norderney stretch over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is looking pretty flat for the most part. We’ve got a real long stretch of poor conditions with no real surf to speak of. From Sunday the 23rd of August all the way through to Saturday the 29th, it’s a write-off – tiny, wind-whipped, or just plain flat. You’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board than paddling out.
We do finally see a pulse of energy around Sunday the 30th of August. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the W, but it’s a short-period windswell at just 5 seconds, and the wind is howling offshore at 28 mph. The combined wave energy is moderate at 163 (Sunday morning), but that strong offshore breeze will make it a battle to get out and keep your line. It’s a clean surface, but it’s a fight.
The best chance for a proper session in this whole outlook comes on Monday the 31st of August. The swell builds to 4 ft from the W with a period of 7 seconds, giving us a solid 176 energy reading. The wind swings to a clean SSW offshore at 22 mph in the morning. That’s a fresh offshore breeze, so the waves will be clean with some shape. The seas are a little lumpy, but it’s the best we’ve got. It’s a beginner-friendly height, but watch the tide.
Later that same day, into Monday afternoon, the swell hits 6 ft from the NW with energy jumping to 271, but the wind ramps up to a 31 mph near-gale offshore. That’s going to be incredibly tough to paddle into – only for the strong and experienced.
By Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell is up to 6 ft from the NW (period 7-8 seconds), with energy at 365 (Tuesday morning) and 373 (Tuesday afternoon) – solid moderate wave energy. But the wind is a messy 28 mph cross-shore, making it choppy and hard to enjoy. The waves are there, but the quality is trashed.
We see another potential on Wednesday the 2nd of September, with a 7 ft swell from the NW and a long period of 8 seconds, giving us a beefy 650 energy reading. That’s a lot of water moving, but again, it’s a 16 mph cross-shore wind. The conditions are described as marginal, with a cross-chop. For a beginner, 7 ft is too big, and for the rest of us, that wind is a buzzkill.
The best standout is Monday the 31st of August in the morning. The swell is manageable at 4 ft from the W, and the offshore wind gives the cleanest, most rideable conditions we’ll see all outlook. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s our window. After that, the pattern fades back into poor conditions and flat spells.
So, hold tight for that Monday morning session. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the kite gear if you’re keen for a fix, because the wind is gonna be there even if the waves aren’t.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the N by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | NE 4 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
276 | 278 | 236 | 124 | 66 | 49 | 25 | 13 | 18 | 28 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:39AM2.30m | 8:23PM2.17m | 8:55AM2.32m | 9:58PM2.21m | 10:11AM2.44m | 10:53PM2.32m | 11:01AM2.58m | 11:35PM2.44m | 11:42AM2.73m | 00:14AM2.55m | 12:22PM2.84m | 00:52AM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.74m | 1:57PM0.74m | 2:22AM0.80m | 4:04PM0.69m | 4:11AM0.73m | 4:58PM0.52m | 5:06AM0.56m | 5:38PM0.36m | 5:46AM0.40m | 6:15PM0.21m | 6:25AM0.26m | 6:52PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:45 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 16 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 66 | 49 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | WNW 2 | SW 3 | W 5 | SSE 2 |
276 | 278 | 236 | 124 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 33 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 576 | 485 | 457 | 212 | 176 | 848 | 212 | 265 | 578 | 573 | 846 | 885 | 485 | 485 | 691 | 514 | 514 | 525 | 375 |
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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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