
Surf Forecasts:
Norderney surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 608 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Norderney this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Norderney in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. 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 | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Norderney over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the Norderney area. Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – it’s a rough run ahead. For the next 16 days, there’s not a single session that I’d be itching to get out of bed for. The wind is just relentless, mostly cross-on or cross, and it’s blowing solid, keeping everything messy and lumpy.
We start off on Sunday, July 19th, with a 6 ft swell from the NNW, but it’s arriving with a nasty 25 mph cross-on wind. The combined energy is decent at 412 (moderate) but it’s all chop and no shape. That setup is more for kite surfing than a proper paddle session. This continues through Monday and Tuesday, July 20th and 21st, with the swell dropping to around 3 ft, but the wind stays onshore, making it a choppy, frustrating mess.
Wednesday, July 22nd, sees a spike back up to 6 ft from the NW with a combined energy of 392 (moderate), but again, the wind is howling at 25 mph from the NW, cross-on, and it’s messy. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
There’s a bit of a change on Friday, July 24th. The swell is tiny, only 3 ft, but the wind swings around to a cross-off from the WSW at 16 mph, giving us clean conditions. The combined energy is weak at 90, so it’s small and clean, but it’s the best we’ll see all week. Saturday, July 25th, has a similar small clean window in the afternoon with a 4 ft swell from the NW and a cross-off wind, but it’s still weak.
After that, we’re into a long, flat, and windy gap. From Sunday, July 26th, right through to Monday, August 3rd, the swell is tiny, often under 2 ft, with the energy readings dropping into the teens and single digits. The wind stays fresh and cross or cross-on, keeping things lumpy. There’s a brief moment on Thursday, July 30th, with a clean 3 ft swell from the WSW and light winds, but it’s barely a ripple.
The only real standout – if you can call it that – is the afternoon of Saturday, August 1st. We get a 5 ft swell from the W with a combined energy of 139 (moderate), and the wind is a strong cross-off at 25 mph from the WSW. The wave comment says "clean," which is a rare sight in this forecast. For a beginner, 5 ft is at the top end of what’s comfortable, but for a more experienced surfer on a bigger board, it’s the only session that might offer a few clean lined-up waves. Even then, it’s a long way out, so treat that as a promising but less certain call.
Overall, it’s a frustrating 16 days for Norderney. The consistent wind and lack of a proper window make it a write-off. You’re better off checking the forecasts again in a few days – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
481 | 412 | 306 | 257 | 130 | 117 | 121 | 62 | 60 | 91 | 178 | 392 | 443 | 361 | 264 | 169 | 90 | 37 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:35AM2.65m | 3:46PM3.06m | 4:14AM2.64m | 4:28PM3.02m | 4:56AM2.61m | 5:12PM2.92m | 5:41AM2.56m | 6:01PM2.76m | 6:31AM2.48m | 6:55PM2.59m | 7:28AM2.41m | 7:57PM2.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:37PM-0.06m | 9:45AM0.12m | 10:16PM-0.01m | 10:24AM0.13m | 10:55PM0.08m | 11:04AM0.19m | 11:35PM0.19m | 11:48AM0.29m | 00:20AM0.34m | 12:38PM0.42m | 1:10AM0.48m | 1:36PM0.55m | 2:09AM0.59m | ||||||
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 37 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | W 4 | W 4 |
481 | 412 | 306 | 257 | 130 | 117 | 121 | 62 | 60 | 91 | 178 | 392 | 443 | 361 | 264 | 169 | — | 9 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 483 | 576 | 576 | 484 | 403 | 485 | 942 | 485 | 920 | 485 | 471 | 485 | 484 | 520 | 485 | 267 | 404 | 487 | 1292 |
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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.
Norderney is 14 km (9 miles) from Norden. If you plan a holiday in Nordsee (North Sea), look for hotels and other accommodation in Norden. Norden has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










