
Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NW 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM.
| 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 | 5PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for Norderney over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this stretch looks lean. Real lean. We're looking at a 16-day block where the swell just doesn't step up to anything rideable. The first record we've got is for Friday morning, August 7th, but the conditions are poor. The wind is a cross-on at 16 mph, and that's just messy. The wave comment says "poor surf conditions" and the score is a zero. The combined energy is a weak 151, so there's hardly any push. Don't bother paddling out.
The pattern just keeps going like this. The whole first week, from Friday the 7th right through to Thursday the 13th, is a total write-off. There's a small window of clean conditions on Saturday morning, August 8th, with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is only 2ft and the period is a short 6 seconds. That's just lakey, gutless stuff. On Tuesday the 11th, we get a bit more size – 4ft on Tuesday morning – but it's onshore, messy, and the period is a weak 7 seconds. The wind is howling from the north at 16 mph. That's a day to find something else to do.
The gap in decent surf runs for over a week. There's a flicker of hope on Tuesday, August 18th, with a 4ft swell from the WNW, but it's still a cross-on wind and the period is a short 6 seconds. The energy is moderate at 81, but the wind will chop it up. Then on Wednesday morning, August 19th, we get a clean offshore wind from the SE, but the swell is only 2ft. It's clean, but tiny. Thursday morning, August 20th, has a proper offshore wind from the SSW, but the swell is a pathetic 0.7ft. You could paddle out and not even get wet.
The bottom line is there's nothing even close to a standout. No one break is offering a rideable wave with good wind. The water temperature is at 69°F, which is 4°F warmer than normal, so it's much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only good news. For the whole 16 days, the scores are all zero. Norderney is an exposed spot, but the swell direction from the NNW is just not being backed up by any decent period or favorable wind. For a beginner, even the small days are blown out. For the experienced crew, there's just no power.
This is a tough one. It doesn't look like it's gonna stay this poor forever, but right now, the forecast is a blank. If you're looking for a paddle, you might be better off with a kite. The conditions on the 17th, with strong onshore winds and messy surf, are more suited to that than a surfboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
151 | 109 | 53 | 27 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 105 | 120 | 75 | 38 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:38PM2.93m | 1:14AM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:40AM0.19m | 7:11PM-0.10m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 31 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 8 | — |
— | 109 | 53 | 27 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 75 | 38 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | S 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | E 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | NW 4 |
151 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 49 | 105 | 120 | — | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 383 | 460 | 0 | 893 | 850 | 378 | 701 | 695 | 833 | 893 | 840 | 723 | 718 | 855 | 212 | 657 | 685 | 470 | 497 | 695 | 484 |
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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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