Zandvoort Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.37° N 4.52° E

Zandvoort Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zandvoort sea temperature is
21.5° C
3.4° 

Zandvoort surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zandvoort surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, W swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zandvoort over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down.

We’re looking at a 16-day stretch that starts quiet. The first notable bump doesn’t hit until the afternoon of Tuesday the 18th, and even that’s rough.

Thursday the 13th through to Monday the 18th morning is dead flat—tiny swell, weak energy, nothing to even paddle for. The water temp on the 13th is 71°, which is 6° warmer than usual for the season. That’s a big deal.

Tuesday afternoon the 18th brings 4ft swell from the West, but the period is short at 6 seconds. Combined energy hits 124—moderate. But the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW at 25 km/h, making it messy. Still called “poor surf conditions.”

Wednesday the 19th holds similar 4ft swell from the WNW, energy 107 to 112, but again onshore winds from the NW at 20-25 km/h. Choppy.

The longest gap of no surf runs from the 14th to the morning of the 18th—nearly five days.

The best pulse shows up on Wednesday the 26th morning at Zandvoort. Swell is 4ft from the NNW with a 7-second period, combined energy of 140—the strongest in the whole run. Winds are cross-shore from the NE at 25 km/h, so a bit of chop, but it’s the biggest and most powerful. The afternoon matches it in size with 141 energy but gets cross-onshore and lumpy.

For a clean session, Sunday the 23rd morning has glassy conditions with a tiny 1ft swell from the north. It’s barely surfable, but it’s clean.

If there’s a standout, it’s Wednesday the 26th morning for size. The wave period is short, so it’ll be a bit dumpy on the sandbar—crowds are possible at this spot, and it’s inconsistent. For most of the bigger, wind-blown days, this setup looks better for kiting than paddling.

That’s the story. The forecasts can shift, but right now it’s a lean period.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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67
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
5:21PM1.96m
5:55AM2.41m
6:05PM2.03m
6:39AM2.44m
6:48PM2.07m
7:22AM2.40m
7:30PM2.08m
8:03AM2.29m
8:12PM2.04m
8:44AM2.12m
8:54PM1.96m
9:24AM1.93m
9:37PM1.85m
Low Tide
1:18AM-0.01m
1:57PM0.13m
1:59AM-0.09m
2:37PM0.15m
2:38AM-0.10m
3:15PM0.20m
3:16AM-0.05m
3:50PM0.28m
3:53AM0.06m
4:22PM0.36m
4:29AM0.19m
4:52PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Zandvoort Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Zandvoort 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.

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