Norderney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the goods for Norderney. Let's be real, if you're looking to paddle out over the next couple of weeks, you're going to have to be patient. The forecast is a long, flat spell with a whole lot of nothing happening. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook kicks off from Saturday, 15 August, but it's a bit of a fizzer. We've got tiny swell around 2 ft to 3 ft from the NNW, with a short period of just 4 seconds – that's not enough to push a wave, mate. The wind is onshore and howling at 16 mph, so it's a write-off. The combined energy is a weak 10 to 23 (10-23), which is just sad.

Sunday, 16 August, and Monday, 17 August, are more of the same. The swell stays small, around 2 ft to 3 ft, with a poor 6-second period. The wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The energy is still weak, only hitting 40 to 63 (40-63). Honestly, not worth getting the wetsuit on.

Tuesday, 18 August, we see a bit of a change. The wind swings to a cross-offshore from the SW at 16 mph, and the water goes clean. The swell is still small at 2 ft, but the energy bumps up to 37 (37). It's still poor surf, though. The afternoon gets a bit of a bump in energy to 108 (108), but the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph, creating lumpy cross-chop.

Wednesday, 19 August, and Thursday, 20 August, have the most size on offer, but it's not good. On Wednesday, the swell hits 5 ft from the NW with a 6-second period, but the wind is a strong cross-shore at 25 mph, creating a messy cross-chop. The energy is moderate at 206 (206). Thursday is slightly better, with a 6 ft swell from the west and a 7-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore at 28 mph, keeping the surface clean. The energy is 255 (255). Still, with that short period and strong wind, it's not going to be a quality wave. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

From Friday, 21 August, right through to Sunday, 30 August, it's a flat, forgettable stretch. The swell drops back to under 3 ft, the periods are short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The energy stays weak, mostly under 100 (100), with a few days hitting 100 to 122 (100-122). The only standout is Wednesday, 26 August, morning, where the wind goes glassy and calm, but the swell is only 2 ft – not enough to surf.

So, to put it simply, for the entire 16-day window, there's nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are too small, the wind is too strong, and the quality is just poor. It's a blank run for Norderney, which isn't that unusual for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the car.

Rusty

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