Norderney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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