Norderney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one. The real story for the Norderney region is that we’re looking at a long, dry spell with no worthwhile surf. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until the end of the 16-day window, so there’s a big gap of quiet water ahead.

We’ve got clean conditions and some small swell windows, but the wave quality is just rubbish. The energy is weak, the period is short, and the wind is often on it or cross-shore. It’s not looking good for a paddle.

For the first week, from the 5th of August right through to the 13th, it’s a total write-off. Every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. We get a little bump of energy on the 6th – a combined energy of (122) – but with a cross-offshore wind and a short period of 6 seconds, it’s barely a ripple. The 7th brings a bit of a NW swell at 4 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. The glassy morning on the 8th is a tease with only 2 ft of swell. There’s nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit another dead zone from the 9th to the 16th. The swell is almost non-existent, with heights dropping to 0.3 ft or 0.7 ft. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 67° for the first break, but that’s about the only consolation. You’d be better off sunbathing than surfing.

Finally, on the 17th of August, we see a flicker of hope. The swell picks up to 4 ft from the NW with a period of 6 seconds and a combined energy of (130). It’s still poor quality, and the wind is onshore. The 18th looks a bit better with a fresh offshore from the SSE, but the swell is only 3 ft. It’s not great, but it’s the best we’ve got.

The 19th and 20th are similar – small NW swell, fresh offshore winds, but the period is short at 6 seconds and the energy is weak. The break itself is Norderney, a beginner spot that’s fairly consistent when there’s swell, but it’s an exposed beach break. With these conditions, it’s more of a kitesurfing setup than a clean paddle.

So, to be honest, if you’re looking for a standout, there isn’t one. The only real recommendation is late on the 18th of August, with a fresh offshore wind and a clean 3 ft NW swell. It’s small, it’s inconsistent, but it’s the least bad option. Don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

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