Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle. We've got a long stretch of small, junky waves and onshore breezes ahead. It’s the kind of forecast that has you checking your gear for dust. The good news? There is a little blip of life way out there on the horizon, something to keep hope alive for, but it’s a long way off.
We’re looking at a real dry spell to start. From Tuesday the 18th right through until the 29th, there just isn't anything worth getting wet for. We'll see some lumps of swell, but the wind is mostly going to be cross or onshore, chopping up whatever little energy is there. Sure, Tuesday the 26th morning is showing glassy conditions, but there's barely a ripple of swell to surf, so that doesn't help us. The 29th has some offshore wind, but again, no swell to speak of. It’s a frustrating pattern where we just can't get the stars to align. It’s a long, flat, and messy run, and it’s more normal for this area than we'd like to admit.
Now, let's talk about that light at the end of the tunnel. It’s the best of the whole period, but it's a long-range tease. We're looking at Wednesday, September 2nd. A distant swell starts to fill in during the morning, and it’s a proper one. Norderney (Norderney) looks the best, with some chest to head-high plus surf pushing 8ft. That’s a lot of water moving around, and the energy reading is massive at (1093), so this is a serious pulse of swell. The wind is set to be light and offshore, which could make for some truly clean conditions. The period is a solid 10 seconds, coming from the WNW, which is right in the magic window for this spot.
This is the standout. It's a big call, but with that size and a clean offshore breeze, it could be pumping. A word of caution though: at this size, it’s going to be pushing it for beginners. This is a wave for those with some experience under their belt. And for a spot like Norderney, which is an exposed beach break, a long-period swell can sometimes cause waves to close out. It could be a bit sectiony, a bit tricky. But if it lines up, it’ll be the only show in town. It's promising, but we've got over a week to wait, and a lot can change between now and then.
Keep your eyes on the forecast for the 2nd. That's the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 7 | W 4 | W 5 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 37 | 36 | 23 | 115 | 90 | 100 | 49 | 5 | 15 | 36 | 26 | 125 | 95 | 64 | 76 | 75 | 99 | 105 | 122 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:44AM2.70m | 3:59PM2.97m | 4:21AM2.68m | 4:38PM2.84m | 5:01AM2.60m | 5:22PM2.65m | 5:46AM2.48m | 6:11PM2.44m | 6:38AM2.37m | 7:09PM2.26m | 7:39AM2.30m | 8:23PM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.02m | 9:55AM0.06m | 10:19PM0.12m | 10:29AM0.13m | 10:53PM0.26m | 11:07AM0.27m | 11:30PM0.42m | 11:51AM0.45m | 00:15AM0.60m | 12:47PM0.64m | 1:12AM0.74m | 1:57PM0.74m | 2:22AM0.80m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 8:57 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 36 | 23 | 1 | — | — | 49 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 95 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 37 | 2 | 5 | 115 | 90 | 100 | — | 39 | 15 | 36 | 26 | 125 | — | — | 76 | 75 | 99 | 105 | 122 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 850 | 885 | 784 | 872 | 833 | 893 | 573 | 605 | 500 | 811 | 212 | 576 | 212 | 295 | 556 | 212 | 483 | 485 | 212 |
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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).
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