Norderney Surf Break

Lat Long: 53.73° N 7.20° E

Norderney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Norderney sea temperature is
18.6° C
1.9° 

Norderney surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Norderney surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 978 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norderney this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Norderney over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, this is a tough stretch to call. We’re looking at a real flat spell to start. The first recommendation doesn’t come until Saturday the 18th, and even then, it’s a bit of a mess. The pattern starts picking up a small bump on the 18th with a 6 ft swell from the NW pushing in, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 22 mph, making conditions lumpy. The combined swell energy climbs to 284 – moderate – but the quality is just not there for a clean paddle. The swell period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s not holding any real shape.

By Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8 ft from the NNW, with a slightly longer period of 9 seconds. The wind strengthens to 28 mph, strong cross-onshore, and the energy hits 971 – strong. This is powerful, messy, and way too big for beginners. For experts, it’s on, but the wind ruins it. This spot is exposed to swell and it’s a beach setup, so honestly, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The water temp is 66°F with a 3°F anomaly – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 19th offers a bit of relief with 5 ft NW swell and the period stretching to 8 seconds, but the wind is still moderate cross-onshore. Energy stays moderate around 261-267. Still choppy, still not great.

Monday the 20th sees the swell dropping to 4 ft from the NNW with a 7-8 second period, and the wind backs off to 16 mph on Monday morning, making it borderline okay. But the overall quality is still poor. This pattern of moderate, cross-onshore wind and mediocre swell runs right through the week.

Now, the one small standout comes on Sunday the 26th. Sunday morning shows 5 ft NW swell, period 7 seconds, and for the first time in a while, we get a cross-offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph. The notes say “clean”, and the energy hits 206 – moderate. This is the best we’ve seen. The waves will be lined up and much cleaner than anything earlier. Crowds are possible, as it’s a fairly consistent spot for the area, but if you pick your bank right, you could get a few.

Beyond that, the outlook fades again. Monday the 27th onwards drops back to small, weak swell and messy winds. The last few days of July show tiny 1.0 ft to 3 ft waves with very low energy. There’s nothing worth paddling out for.

So, bottom line: it’s a lean run. The only real window is Sunday morning the 26th at Norderney. Everything else is blown out or too small. Stay patient, check the cams, and keep your expectations low.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
1:25AM2.63m
1:38PM2.95m
2:12AM2.64m
2:23PM3.01m
2:55AM2.64m
3:05PM3.05m
3:35AM2.65m
3:46PM3.06m
4:14AM2.64m
4:28PM3.02m
4:56AM2.61m
5:12PM2.92m
5:41AM2.56m
Low Tide
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
9:45AM0.12m
10:16PM-0.01m
10:24AM0.13m
10:55PM0.08m
11:04AM0.19m
11:35PM0.19m
11:48AM0.29m
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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.

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