Surf Forecasts:
Zandvoort surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zandvoort this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Zandvoort in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zandvoort over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be honest, the immediate outlook for our local stretch is a bit of a bummer. We're looking at a long, flat spell that stretches from now all the way through to the first week of August. The first few days show some tiny, weak swell, but it's plagued by onshore and cross-shore winds, making it a write-off for a proper paddle. You're looking at small, choppy, and generally poor conditions that aren't worth suiting up for.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't arrive until Saturday, August 8th. That morning, we see a bit of a pulse. Zandvoort will see a 4ft swell from the WSW, and with a clean offshore wind from the SE, it'll be a far cry from the slop we've been dealing with. The energy is still moderate, though, so it's not going to be a world-beater. It's a beginner-friendly size, but it's a solid start to the weekend.
Then, the standout of the entire forecast. Saturday afternoon, August 8th, kicks up a notch. We get a 6ft swell from the west, and the wind swings to a light SSW, giving us a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is pumping, and the conditions are described as good. This is the session to circle on your calendar. High tide will be key, but this is the best window for a decent wave at Zandvoort in the entire 16-day stretch.
Heads up for Sunday, August 9th, though. The swell jumps over 8ft, which puts it in expert-only territory, and strong cross-winds will make it a lumpy, choppy mess. It’s going to be a blown-out, powerful beast that's more for watching than paddling. That kind of size and wind might actually be more interesting for the kite crew than us surfers. That nasty, windy pattern looks like it sticks around through the start of the following week, so make the most of that Saturday afternoon window.
Stay hopeful, boys. The ocean will turn.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 6 |
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 kJ | 30 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:16AM1.76m | 4:29PM1.69m | 4:58AM1.87m | 5:07PM1.78m | 5:36AM1.98m | 5:43PM1.86m | 6:14AM2.09m | 6:20PM1.93m | 6:51AM2.17m | 6:58PM1.98m | 7:29AM2.23m | 7:37PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.51m | 12:07PM0.53m | 00:16AM0.37m | 12:49PM0.44m | 00:56AM0.23m | 1:29PM0.37m | 1:35AM0.11m | 2:08PM0.31m | 2:13AM0.04m | 2:47PM0.28m | 2:52AM0.02m | 3:26PM0.27m | 3:30AM0.05m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 9:42 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | SW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 3 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 30 | 32 | 31 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WSW 5 | — | SW 4 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | N 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 22 | — | — | 35 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 373 | 335 | 336 | 83 | 201 | 717 | 707 | 784 | 791 | 769 | 390 | 729 | 755 | 834 | 740 | 796 | 793 | 734 | 762 |
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