Norderney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. I’ve had a good look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the Norderney area. There’s nothing in the 16-day window that’s worth getting excited about. The swell is almost non-existent, and when there is a little bump, the wind tends to wreck it. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, poor conditions.

Let’s walk through it. The first real sign of any energy comes on Thursday, the 10th of September. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the NNW sneaking in, which is the biggest we’ll see for a while, but the wind is a cross-shore from the West at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate at best (242), but the report still calls it “poor surf conditions.” Friday the 11th drops right back down to nothing, and we go through a long gap of tiny, messy swell with onshore winds all the way through the weekend. There’s a bit of a long-period 13-second groundswell showing up on the 13th, but it’s only 0.3ft from the NW, so forget about it. The wind is cross-shore, but there’s no wave to ride.

The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s about the only upside.

There’s a slight pickup around the 17th and 18th of September. On Thursday the 17th, we get a 4ft swell from the NW in the afternoon, with combined energy of 102. That’s the only time we see a three-digit energy figure again, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. Friday the 18th morning is a bit better with a 3ft NNW swell and a gentle cross-shore breeze at 9 mph, which might clean it up a touch, but the report still says “poor surf conditions.” It’s just not coming together.

After that, the swell fades into nothing again. We’ve got days of flat, blown-out junk from the 20th right through the 23rd, with a near gale-force wind on the 23rd. The only thing that might be happening here is that the stronger winds and consistent swell direction could make this spot more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially with the beach setup.

Bottom line: No surf to speak of. Put the board away and check back in a few days. Forecasts can always change, but right now, it’s a blank run. This is not unusual for the area, so don’t stress.

Rusty.

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