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Surf Forecasts:
Zandvoort surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with 411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zandvoort this week:
The surf forecast for Zandvoort over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zandvoort in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zandvoort over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight. Zandvoort is a sandbar set-up, exposed to the north-northwest, and right now, the outlook is pretty grim. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions ahead, with next to nothing worth paddling out for. The water temperature is 68°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notably warm, but it’s not going to make up for the lack of surf.
We’re looking at a gap of about ten days from the start of the period with no real recommendations. The first tiny glimmer comes on the morning of Wednesday, 16th September. The swell is 5 ft from the west-northwest, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (182). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the east, so it’ll be clean. But the waves are described as surfable but very ordinary, so don’t get your hopes up. It’s a six-second wind swell, so it’ll be a bit weak and messy.
The real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Thursday, 17th September. That’s your best bet. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the northwest, with a period of 8 seconds, giving a combined energy of 427 (strong). The wind is light and offshore from the south-southeast, meaning it’ll be clean – that’s a major positive. This is the only time in the forecast where the conditions are described as “expect good surf conditions.” The swell is over 5 ft, so it’s getting a bit solid for beginners, but it’s not over 8 ft, so it’s still manageable for most intermediate and up. The crowd situation at Zandvoort can be “sometimes” busy, so you might have some company, but with the right timing, you could get a few good ones.
After that, it’s back to nothing. The rest of the forecast is all poor surf, cross-onshore winds, and weak energy. The period from the 18th onwards is a total write-off, with tiny swells and strong onshore winds. The morning of the 21st September has a 5 ft swell from the north-northwest, but with a 19 mph northwesterly wind straight onshore, it’s going to be a blown-out mess.
So, honestly, circle the morning of Thursday, 17th September. That’s your one shot. The rest is a long, flat, and windy wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 67 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 42 | 179 | 173 | 342 | 411 | 207 | 83 | 75 | 19 | 80 | 110 | 41 | 21 | 29 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:01PM1.58m | 00:42AM1.72m | 1:20PM1.52m | 2:03AM1.79m | 2:31PM1.57m | 3:09AM1.96m | 3:28PM1.69m | 4:04AM2.14m | 4:18PM1.83m | 4:52AM2.29m | 5:03PM1.96m | 5:35AM2.37m | 5:46PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.65m | 8:50AM0.59m | 9:14PM0.59m | 10:15AM0.51m | 10:27PM0.44m | 11:18AM0.38m | 11:24PM0.26m | 12:09PM0.26m | 00:11AM0.10m | 12:53PM0.18m | 00:55AM-0.01m | 1:32PM0.15m | 1:35AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 67 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 207 | 83 | — | 19 | 17 | 8 | 41 | 21 | 29 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | N 6 | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 12 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | WSW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 24 | 42 | 179 | 173 | 342 | 411 | 74 | 31 | 75 | 15 | 80 | 110 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 35 | 597 | 532 | 532 | 579 | 439 | 415 | 432 | 626 | 625 | 366 | 192 | 336 | 532 | 336 | 591 | 439 | 303 | 336 | 432 |
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The above surf forecast table for Zandvoort provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zandvoort can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zandvoort 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 (Zandvoort) 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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