Surf Forecasts:
Zandvoort surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zandvoort this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Zandvoort in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zandvoort over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Zandvoort are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The whole opening week is a write-off. From Wednesday the 29th right through to the 5th of August, it’s just tiny, weak, and messy. Onshore winds and sloppy conditions mean you’re better off finding a different hobby. The combined swell energy is barely registering, often under 30 (weak energy), so there’s just no push in the water.
We finally get a tiny flicker of hope on Thursday the 6th of August. The morning brings a glassy surface with a 4ft swell from the WSW. The combined energy bumps up to 75 (still weak), but it’s just enough to call it “surfable.” The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. That glassy morning window is your best bet, but it’s a small, short-period swell at 6 seconds, so it’ll be soft and fat. It’s a sandbar setup that’s inconsistent, so you’ll be scratching around for a ride. Crowds are possible, but with waves this small, it might be quiet.
After that, we slide back into poor conditions until the 13th of August. On Thursday morning the 13th, we get a bit more size – 5ft from the WSW – with a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy hits 147 (moderate energy), which is the most grunt we’ve seen. It’s still a short period, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’s the best looking day of the whole run. That’s your one true standout if you’re desperate.
Otherwise, the pickings are slim. The entire forecast is a long gap of tiny, junky waves. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, it’s a frustrating stretch for Zandvoort.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 46 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:08AM2.24m | 8:18PM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:06PM0.29m | 4:10AM0.12m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 27 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | SW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | N 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | 16 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | NNW 8 | N 8 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | SW 4 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 3 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 17 | 12 | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | — | 46 | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 579 | 717 | 707 | 707 | 791 | 794 | 731 | 754 | 428 | 788 | 734 | 755 | 734 | 754 | 649 | 471 | 591 | 711 |
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