Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with 150 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norderney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening for Norderney.
Honestly, the next week and a bit is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and poorly-directed swell, with winds that just aren't playing the game. There’s a glimmer of hope right at the end of the outlook, about 12 days out, but it’s a long wait.
For the first week, from Tuesday 25th through to the start of September, the swell is tiny – mostly under 3 ft – and coming from the wrong angles. The wind is often a problem, and the combined energy (24 to 59) is weak. You'll be staring at flat, lumpy water. There is one morning on Wednesday 26th that has clean conditions with a light offshore, but the swell is only 2 ft on a short 4 second period. It’s barely rideable.
The situation doesn’t improve much through the first few days of September. There’s a strong breeze and messy conditions, and the swell remains tiny and weak. The energy readings (9 to 56) tell the story – just not enough push. We see a few more clean mornings from Thursday 3rd September, with cross-offshore winds and swell around 2 ft to 3 ft from the NW, but again, the period is short, and the power is low.
The real standout, and the only real option in the whole 16-day window, is Sunday 6th September. The swell finally pushes up to 6 ft to 6 ft from the WNW, with a moderate combined energy of 227 to 239. That’s the biggest energy we see by far. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so the surf will have some shape, but it’s not going to be perfect. This is the one day that looks like it could provide a few fun, punchy waves for someone who wants to get wet, and it’s the closest thing to a recommendation we’ve got.
Norderney itself is the only break on the cards. The water is sitting at about 66° F, which is a touch warmer than normal for late August.
Before that Sunday, we've got a solid 10 days of flat to near-flat conditions with no real recommendations. The wait is the main story here. Keep your eye on that Sunday 6th – it's the only time the swell gets above 5 ft, and it might be a bit much for beginners, but for anyone else, it’s the only window of decent, consistent energy and a manageable wind.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | NE 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 15 | 0 | 150 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 10:11AM2.44m | 10:53PM2.32m | 11:01AM2.58m | 11:35PM2.44m | 11:42AM2.73m | 00:14AM2.55m | 12:22PM2.84m | 00:52AM2.63m | 1:00PM2.92m | 1:29AM2.67m | 1:37PM2.96m | 2:04AM2.68m | 2:13PM2.96m | 2:38AM2.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:58PM0.52m | 5:06AM0.56m | 5:38PM0.36m | 5:46AM0.40m | 6:15PM0.21m | 6:25AM0.26m | 6:52PM0.10m | 7:04AM0.16m | 7:30PM0.03m | 7:42AM0.11m | 8:06PM0.01m | 8:18AM0.10m | 8:42PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 4 |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 9 |
13 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | SW 4 | W 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | SW 2 | WSW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 5 |
9 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 33 | 13 | — | — | 4 | 30 | 25 | 59 | 109 | 56 | 50 | 1 | 102 | 150 | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 853 | 573 | 859 | 859 | 514 | 514 | 691 | 460 | 575 | 574 | 579 | 503 | 970 | 378 | 605 | 599 | 484 | 375 | 876 | 718 |
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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.
Norderney is 14 km (9 miles) from Norden. If you plan a holiday in Nordsee (North Sea), look for hotels and other accommodation in Norden. Norden has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











