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Westende surfForecast / North Sea / Belgium
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Westende surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Westende sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westende this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Westende in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westende over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 3 | W 3 | N 7 | N 7 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | |
1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 51 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:29PM4.66m | 3:45AM4.76m | 4:02PM4.60m | 4:20AM4.68m | 4:37PM4.48m | 4:56AM4.51m | 5:12PM4.32m | 5:34AM4.29m | 5:51PM4.13m | 6:16AM4.05m | 6:33PM3.93m | 7:03AM3.81m | 7:23PM3.75m | 8:00AM3.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.61m | 10:07AM0.63m | 10:18PM0.68m | 10:39AM0.78m | 10:50PM0.80m | 11:12AM0.98m | 11:25PM0.98m | 11:48AM1.21m | 00:06AM1.18m | 12:31PM1.44m | 00:59AM1.37m | 1:32PM1.64m | 2:12AM1.50m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | 9:23 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | WSW 5 | — | NNE 4 |
 kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | E 2 | SSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 51 | 91 | 154 | 130 | 73 | 47 | 25 | 16 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 608 | 562 | 535 | 526 | 587 | 513 | 616 | 630 | 630 | 628 | 552 | 433 | 205 | 205 | 339 | 339 | 583 | 513 | 494 | 583 | 589 |
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Information about the Westende Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Westende provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Westende can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Westende 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 (Westende) 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 Westende 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.
Westende is 4 km (2 miles) from Nieuwpoort. If you plan a holiday in North Sea - Belgium, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nieuwpoort. Nieuwpoort has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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