Surf Forecasts:
Wijk aan Zee Noordpier surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 149 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wijk aan Zee Noordpier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Wijk aan Zee Noordpier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wijk aan Zee Noordpier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | N 10 |
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48 | 71 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 90 | 96 | 137 | 142 | 119 | 81 | 55 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:39AM1.80m | 9:59PM1.79m | 10:34AM1.65m | 11:02PM1.65m | 11:55AM1.50m | 00:40AM1.56m | 1:50PM1.52m | 2:13AM1.65m | 2:49PM1.61m | 3:09AM1.79m | 3:35PM1.71m | 3:50AM1.90m | 4:11PM1.77m | 4:22AM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.46m | 5:45AM0.36m | 6:13PM0.48m | 6:31AM0.46m | 7:02PM0.51m | 7:35AM0.56m | 8:20PM0.53m | 9:11AM0.60m | 10:16PM0.46m | 11:13AM0.50m | 11:20PM0.35m | 12:03PM0.43m | 11:56PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | N 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
5 | 4 | 64 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 142 | 119 | 81 | 55 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 5 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | N 12 | N 6 | N 5 | N 10 |
4 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
48 | 71 | — | 63 | 61 | 90 | 96 | 137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 484 | 836 | 312 | 596 | 484 | 363 | 362 | 484 | 193 | 193 | 590 | 352 | 14 | 749 | 562 | 458 | 465 | 458 | 549 | 423 | 517 |
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Information about the Wijk aan Zee Noordpier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wijk aan Zee Noordpier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wijk aan Zee Noordpier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wijk aan Zee Noordpier 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 (Wijk aan Zee Noordpier) 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 Wijk aan Zee Noordpier 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.
Wijk aan Zee Noordpier is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of IJmuiden. If you plan a holiday in Netherlands, look for hotels and other accommodation in IJmuiden. IJmuiden has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











