
Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNW swell with 689 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norderney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the outlook for our stretch of coast. Let's be straight with you: it's been a tough run, and the first real sniff of proper waves is a long way off.
Gonna be honest, the next few days are a write-off. We’ve got tiny, weak swell mostly under 2 feet and a lot of cross-onshore breeze making a mess of things. You'll be looking at a solid week of flat, choppy nothing. A bit of glass early Wednesday the 15th, but with barely a ripple at 2 ft from the N, it's not worth paddling out for.
Things finally get a bit of a pulse on the 18th of July (Saturday). That NW wind really cranks up, and with it comes a slug of moderate to strong swell energy (327-477) pushing the waves up to 6 ft - 6 ft. It's a NW swell, which is what Norderney wants to see (optimum swell from NNW), and it's a short-period 8 second windswell, so expect lumpy, close-out style waves. But it’s the first real size we’ve seen in a fortnight.
That ramp up continues into Sunday the 19th. The morning will see the biggest waves of the whole forecast, with swell building to 7 ft (strong energy reading of 651). This is expert territory. The period stays short at 8 seconds, so it's still a windswell, not a clean groundswell. The problem is the wind: a strong 22 mph cross-on from the NW. It’s going to be a powerful, blustery, and messy. For a beach break like this, the whole setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
We do get a bit of a breather later in the month. On the 25th, Saturday afternoon, the wind drops to a glassy NE at 3 mph. The swell is only 2 ft from the NW and the combined energy is a weak 36, so it's not going to be pumping. It's a long-period 14-second swell, which can mean better-shaped waves, but with only 2 ft of it, it's more of a longboard glide with long waits between sets.
Then the 26th (Sunday morning) has a clean offshore from the SSE at 16 mph. It's a nice breeze, but the swell is a tiny 1 ft. It’s clean, but flat.
So, if you're picking a standout, it's Norderney on the 19th of July (Sunday morning) for the sheer size at 7 ft from the NNW. It's the most powerful day, but the conditions are far from perfect. For a better chance at anything clean, the 25th of July (Saturday afternoon) with glassy winds is a better bet, but you're trading all the size for calm water.
The water temperature is sitting at 65°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Small comfort when the waves are this hard to find.
Stay patient. The blank run is normal for this stretch, and forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 83 | 327 | 477 | 537 | 651 | 392 | 276 | 151 | 107 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:51AM2.77m | 00:31AM2.62m | 12:48PM2.87m | 1:25AM2.63m | 1:38PM2.95m | 2:12AM2.64m | 2:23PM3.01m | 2:55AM2.64m | 3:05PM3.05m | 3:35AM2.65m | 3:46PM3.06m | 4:14AM2.64m | 4:28PM3.02m | 4:56AM2.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM0.09m | 6:50AM0.24m | 7:24PM-0.01m | 7:40AM0.19m | 8:12PM-0.06m | 8:25AM0.15m | 8:56PM-0.08m | 9:07AM0.13m | 9:37PM-0.06m | 9:45AM0.12m | 10:16PM-0.01m | 10:24AM0.13m | 10:55PM0.08m | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | N 3 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | — | 9 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | — | NNW 5 | N 3 | ENE 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
11 | 10 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 83 | 327 | 477 | 537 | 651 | 392 | 276 | 151 | 107 | 73 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 574 | 846 | 578 | 846 | 846 | 871 | 872 | 969 | 1003 | 691 | 905 | 927 | 688 | 487 | 442 | 383 | 484 | 162 | 576 | 643 | 145 |
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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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