
Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with 295 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNW 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 (Sep 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same story, different numbers. I’ve looked over the Norderney forecast for the next 16 days, and it’s a tough one. There’s no real standout session in sight. The whole run is mostly flat and messy, so I’ll just tell you what little there is.
The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Starting now, and for most of this week, it’s a total mess. The wind is howling from the west and northwest at 15 to 37 mph, and the swell is tiny – mostly under 3 feet – with short, weak periods of 4 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (16 to 56). Conditions are “poor” with lumpy cross-chop. Not a single wave to talk about until we hit Monday, September 16th.
Monday, September 16th gives us a slight glimmer. The morning has a 2ft NW windswell with a 4-second period, but the wind is a messy 19 mph cross. By the afternoon, the swell bumps to 3ft from the NW, period improves to 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 132 – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is still a moderate cross-shore. It’s surfable if you’re keen, but don’t expect anything clean.
Sunday, September 22nd is when the ocean starts to stir. Tuesday morning has a 4ft NW swell with an 8-second period and 191 energy, but the wind is moderate cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy. By the afternoon, the swell hits 5ft from the NW with 242 energy – bigger, but still cross-shore wind. Still a “poor” call.
The one moment that might get you excited is Monday, September 23rd. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the NNW, an 8-second period, and combined energy of 425 – strong wave energy! The wind is onshore from the NNW at 19-25 mph, so it’s going to be a raw, wind-blown mess. For experts only. At 6ft, this is too big for beginners, and with onshore wind, it’ll be challenging. The same size and energy carry over to Thursday, September 24th, but the wind drops to a gentler 9 mph onshore, so it might clean up a bit. Still, not pretty.
After that, Saturday, September 28th is the last day showing any life. It’s a 4ft ENE swell with a short 5-second period, and light east-southeast winds at 9 mph creating cross-offshore conditions. The combined energy is weak (86), and it’s “surfable but very ordinary.”
Honestly, Norderney is an exposed beach break, and for the entire forecast, the wind is almost always ripping cross-shore or onshore. The waves that show up are wind-affected, short-period junk. There’s no groundswell to save us. If you’ve got a kite, this setup might look more interesting than a surfboard for most of the period. For paddle surfing, this is a long, blank run. It tends not to stay this bad forever, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
71 | 52 | 40 | 39 | 51 | 33 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 132 | 167 | 73 | 73 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:34AM2.76m | 1:45PM3.05m | 2:08AM2.75m | 2:20PM3.01m | 2:41AM2.75m | 2:55PM2.94m | 3:13AM2.74m | 3:29PM2.84m | 3:46AM2.71m | 4:05PM2.70m | 4:21AM2.63m | 4:43PM2.51m | 5:00AM2.50m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:47AM-0.05m | 8:10PM-0.09m | 8:22AM-0.03m | 8:43PM0.01m | 8:54AM0.00m | 9:12PM0.10m | 9:24AM0.06m | 9:40PM0.20m | 9:54AM0.15m | 10:08PM0.32m | 10:26AM0.30m | 10:39PM0.47m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
7:55 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 13 | — | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 6 | NW 6 |
4 | 4 | — | 4 | 51 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 73 | 73 | 32 | — | 16 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 13 | N 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NNW 8 | NW 15 |
— | — | — | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 16 | N 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | S 3 | SW 4 | W 4 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 4 |
71 | 52 | 40 | 39 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 132 | 167 | 43 | 73 | 66 | 40 | 28 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 695 | 605 | 784 | 745 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 822 | 784 | 947 | 793 | 485 | 485 | 383 | 378 | 498 | 826 | 1023 | 919 |
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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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