Norderney Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Norderney over the next couple of weeks. To be honest with you, it’s a bit of a flat and frustrated stretch of water for us. The first solid surfable pulse doesn’t show up until the 28th, so we’re looking at a solid gap of about two weeks of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. A few small, weak pulses try to push through, but they’ve got no power and the winds are all over the shop. It’s one of those runs where you’re better off checking the kites or just doing some maintenance on the boards.

Now, for Monday the 14th, there is a tiny, glassy ripple. The water’s a touch warmer than average for this time of year, coming in at 64°F. It’s a small 2ft swell from the NNW, but the energy is weak, sitting at 41. It’s surfable but really ordinary. Glassy conditions are a plus, but with size like that, you’re just getting wet. The wind stays light but swings around, and the following days just drop off. Tuesday the 15th sees the swell drop to 0.7ft with stronger winds – not worth your time.

We’ve got a bit of a bump mid-week, the 16th, with the swell picking up to around 4ft from the NW, but the wind is fresh and cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. The energy is still weak (58). The 17th cleans up a little with a cross-off breeze, but the size is back down, and the conditions are poor again. This stretch through the 27th is a mix of weak swells, onshore winds, and chop. The 22nd has a day of light winds and even a glassy spell with the swell down to 1ft, but there’s just no power behind it. It’s frustrating.

The only real standout, and I mean the *only* one, is Monday the 28th. Finally, we get a proper pulse. Overnight into the morning, the swell jumps to 5ft from the NNW. The energy is moderate, pushing 326. It’s got some push to it. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it won’t be the cleanest groundswell, but it’s the best size we’ve seen. The wind is onshore from the N at 30 km/h, which is a bit of a damper, but it’s the peak of the run. It’s pushing into the exposed banks, and even with the chop, there should be some fun sections. The afternoon backs off slightly to 5ft with a bit less wind, but still onshore. That morning window, despite the wind, is the pick of the fortnight. The energy is moderate, and it’s a welcome change from the dribble.

After that, it fades quickly. Tuesday the 29th drops back to under 3ft with cross-onshore winds again. So, mark your calendar for the 28th. It’s not epic, but it’s the only real surf on offer. Everything else is a flat, choppy write-off.

Rusty

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