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Zandvoort surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NW 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 (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zandvoort over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough one for surfers. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Sunday, the 6th of September, and even then it’s barely a whisper. We’ve got a solid 10-day gap of near-flat to poor, windblown conditions before we even get a sniff of a wave. It’s one of those dry spells where you’re better off waxing your board for next week.
The only real glimmer on the horizon is a brief window early on Sunday, the 6th of September. Zandvoort looks to be the spot, but it’s a sandbar setup that’s inconsistent and exposed to the north-northwest. The swell direction isn’t hitting its optimum, but we’ll take what we can get. The early morning session shows a 4ft swell from the west, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 118, so it’s not got much punch. The real story here is the wind – a light, offshore breeze from the east-southeast. That’s going to keep the surface clean, which is a major positive for a break that often gets blown out. The water is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
This is the only standout in the whole 16-day window. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at that size, but don’t expect any barrels. The rest of the period is an absolute write-off, with strong onshore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 6th morning is your only shot. After that, it’s right back to flatness.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | N 6 | N 7 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | NW 6 | WSW 5 | N 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 214 | 136 | 286 | 165 | 47 | 23 | 2 | 194 | 86 | 102 | 150 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:38AM1.88m | 4:43PM1.76m | 5:14AM2.04m | 5:20PM1.88m | 5:51AM2.18m | 5:58PM1.99m | 6:27AM2.28m | 6:36PM2.08m | 7:04AM2.34m | 7:15PM2.13m | 7:43AM2.33m | 7:56PM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:46PM0.33m | 12:23PM0.42m | 00:28AM0.18m | 1:03PM0.32m | 1:08AM0.07m | 1:42PM0.24m | 1:47AM0.01m | 2:21PM0.19m | 2:27AM0.00m | 3:00PM0.20m | 3:07AM0.04m | 3:39PM0.24m | 3:48AM0.11m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | 8:44 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | N 7 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | WSW 5 | N 6 | — | NNW 7 | NW 6 | N 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 23 | 2 | — | 5 | 24 | 5 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 2 | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 24 | 268 | 214 | 136 | 286 | 165 | 37 | — | 209 | 194 | 86 | 102 | 150 | 181 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 794 | 661 | 753 | 707 | 355 | 336 | 415 | 440 | 545 | 579 | 415 | 366 | 35 | 634 | 717 | 707 | 717 | 579 | 576 |
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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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