Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, WNW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norderney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Norderney. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands for anything decent. The first couple of weeks are pretty grim, with very little in the way of surfable waves, so don’t bother checking the beach just yet. The water is sitting at 68° right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus for when the waves do show.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, 1st September. That’s a long way off, but it’s the one standout. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a 7-second period. The combined energy is a solid 317 (moderate wave energy), so there’s some decent power behind it. The wind is offshore from the SSE, blowing at 12 mph, and that’s going to keep things clean. The early morning sees moderate offshore winds, and the afternoon is looking good too. For a beach break like Norderney, that’s about as good as it gets – clean lines, manageable size, and a bit of push. This one’s the pick of the entire forecast window.
Before that, on Friday, 28th August, the morning brings a 6ft swell from the W, also with a short 6-second period. The energy is 210 (moderate), and the wind is cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph, keeping it clean. It’s the next best option, but it’s not as solid as that 1st September window. The rest of the time? Forget it. The waves are tiny, the wind is messy, or both. The whole surf outlook is a real test of patience. But the 1st of September is worth circling on the calendar – it’s the only time this place will actually turn on for a proper session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 26 | 59 | 104 | 138 | 59 | 8 | 43 | 16 | 14 | 62 | 89 | 62 | 47 | 40 | 29 | 51 | 35 | 29 | 38 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:59PM2.97m | 4:21AM2.68m | 4:38PM2.84m | 5:01AM2.60m | 5:22PM2.65m | 5:46AM2.48m | 6:11PM2.44m | 6:38AM2.37m | 7:09PM2.26m | 7:39AM2.30m | 8:23PM2.17m | 8:55AM2.32m | 9:58PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.06m | 10:19PM0.12m | 10:29AM0.13m | 10:53PM0.26m | 11:07AM0.27m | 11:30PM0.42m | 11:51AM0.45m | 00:15AM0.60m | 12:47PM0.64m | 1:12AM0.74m | 1:57PM0.74m | 2:22AM0.80m | 4:04PM0.69m | 4:11AM0.73m | |||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 36 | 26 | 12 | — | — | 59 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 62 | 89 | 62 | 47 | 40 | 29 | — | 35 | 29 | — | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SSW 2 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | SSW 3 | W 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | WSW 4 | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 59 | 104 | 138 | — | 10 | 43 | 16 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | 10 | 38 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 784 | 876 | 659 | 748 | 853 | 573 | 833 | 833 | 591 | 212 | 576 | 212 | 483 | 576 | 383 | 485 | 866 | 470 | 33 | 848 | 265 |
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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).
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