
Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norderney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty.
I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks here are looking pretty grim for surf. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The first real window of anything rideable is a long way off, so if you're itching to paddle out, you might be better off finding something else to do for a while.
The only spot on the radar is Norderney. It's an exposed beach setup, and the predominant swell direction is from the NNW. The water is sitting at 65° currently, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4° above average, so that's a nice surprise.
We basically have a dead zone from now until the 12th of July. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore. Energy values are in the toilet, mostly single digits or low double digits. You're looking at knee-high slop at best, if that. It's a write-off.
Things start to look a wee bit more interesting on the 12th of July, Sunday. The swell picks up to a consistent 3 ft from the north, with a period of 7 seconds, and the energy climbs to a moderate 117 (combined energy). The wind is onshore, though, so it's going to be bumpy. It's a marginal option, but it's the best we've seen in a week.
The 13th through the 17th are more of the same – small, choppy, and not worth planning a session around. The wind is constantly from the NE or NNE, keeping the surface messy.
The next little pulse comes through on the 18th of July, Saturday. The swell jumps back to 3 ft from the NW, with an 8-second period and energy hitting 129 (moderate). The wind is onshore again, which is a shame. It's still a far cry from good, but it's a bump in an otherwise flat line.
The biggest swell of the entire forecast shows up on the 24th of July, Friday afternoon. We're looking at 7 ft from the west with an 8-second period. Energy is a strong 491 (combined energy). That's a lot of water moving around. But the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, blowing at 19 mph, which will make it a lumpy, choppy mess. For a beach break, this is going to be a washing machine. The period is too short for it to be a proper groundswell, and with that wind, it's going to be a close-out. This is one for the experts only, and even then, it's a battle. For a beginner, this is a definite no-go.
Honestly, the standout here is a weak one. If I had to pick a moment to get wet, it would be the morning of the 20th of July, Monday. The swell is 3 ft from the NNW, with a gentle cross-shore breeze from the east at 9 mph. The energy is 85 (weak), but that east wind will keep the surface much cleaner than anything else. It's not going to be epic, but it's the cleanest window in the whole 16 days.
The rest of the time, especially with the bigger swell and strong cross-onshore winds, this setup is looking more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
So, to sum it up: the water is warm, but the surf is not. We have a long, flat start, a few small, bumpy pulses, and one big, messy swell at the end. The cleanest chance is on the 20th, but don't expect much.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 4 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 |
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79 | 58 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 94 | 117 | 121 | 75 | 67 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:54PM2.64m | 7:36AM2.41m | 8:03PM2.60m | 8:40AM2.48m | 9:10PM2.59m | 9:44AM2.58m | 10:19PM2.60m | 10:48AM2.68m | 11:28PM2.60m | 11:51AM2.77m | 00:31AM2.62m | 12:48PM2.87m | 1:25AM2.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:34PM0.46m | 1:20AM0.38m | 1:45PM0.48m | 2:25AM0.40m | 2:56PM0.44m | 3:32AM0.39m | 4:11PM0.35m | 4:43AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.22m | 5:52AM0.29m | 6:29PM0.09m | 6:50AM0.24m | 7:24PM-0.01m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | — | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | NNW 7 |
— | — | — | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 31 | — | 4 | 18 | — | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | N 6 | N 4 | — | N 6 | N 4 |
79 | 58 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 37 | 94 | 117 | 121 | 75 | 67 | — | — | 26 | 11 | — | 18 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 471 | 718 | 718 | 382 | 723 | 771 | 691 | 827 | 679 | 841 | 848 | 484 | 597 | 701 | 265 | 597 | 532 | 486 | 265 | 484 | 162 |
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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.
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