Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s talk about what the North Sea’s got lined up for the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, no two ways about it, but there’s a little gem hiding in there for the patient.
We don’t see anything rideable until Thursday, September 3rd. Before that, it’s flat as a pancake. A few days of weak, short-period windswell that’s barely a ripple, and a couple of days with absolutely nothing at all. That’s just how this coast goes sometimes when the weather sets in.
So, the first real option is Norderney on Thursday morning, September 3rd. It’s marginal, to be honest – a clean 5ft swell from the WNW, but the power is just moderate (257). You’ll be working for ‘em. But then, Thursday afternoon is the one. The wind goes glassy – a slight air, barely 3 mph. That’s gold dust here. You’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the WNW, and the energy jumps to a solid moderate (376). That’s your window. Crowds are a possibility, but with conditions that clean, it’s worth it.
Don’t get excited about Friday the 4th or Saturday the 5th. Cross-shore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions ruin a 5ft swell. Just messy.
The next big one, for experts only, hits on Tuesday, September 8th. A proper long-period groundswell from the NW, pushing a massive 10ft at 12 seconds. The wave energy is strong, very strong (2744-2824). But here’s the thing: it’s predicted to be too big for this spot. The winds are cross-shore to cross-onshore, making it a chaotic, choppy mess. This is for nuts only. For everyone else, it’ll look better for kite-surfing than paddling.
Wednesday the 9th cleans up with a 4ft swell from the NNW and clean, cross-off winds. Nice, but it’s no match for that Thursday glass-off. Thursday afternoon remains the absolute pick of the whole forecast.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you’ll want a full suit.
Stay patient, and I’ll see you out there.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | E 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | NE 4 | WSW 3 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 25 | 13 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 41 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 60 | 28 | 44 | 156 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:00PM2.92m | 1:29AM2.67m | 1:37PM2.96m | 2:04AM2.68m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:11AM0.73m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 8:40 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | NE 5 | — | NE 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 9 |
| kJ | 25 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 28 | — | — | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 3 | WSW 3 | W 4 | SW 3 | WSW 5 | W 6 | SSW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 12 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 41 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 80 | 60 | 13 | 44 | 156 | 47 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 265 | 853 | 573 | 827 | 859 | 859 | 514 | 383 | 514 | 460 | 497 | 570 | 498 | 577 | 378 | 378 | 600 | 0 |
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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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