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Zandvoort surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zandvoort this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Zandvoort in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zandvoort over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve gotta say it straight up: this is a grim run for Zandvoort (Netherlands). The entire 16-day window is basically a bust. There’s not a single standout session worth chasing, and the first decent-looking wave energy doesn’t even show up until Saturday, the 22nd of August, and even then, it’s a mess. Before that, Thursday afternoon and Friday are just tiny, weak, wind-chopped junk. You’ll be fighting a cross-shore wind and getting nothing back.
Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd see a bit of a pulse from the NNW, with swell heights around 3 ft to 4 ft, but a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy sits around 126 (moderate), but the wind is onshore from the NW, so it’s going to be a lumpy, bumpy affair. It’s surfable, but only just. Not exactly calling you out of bed.
After that, the swell drops right off into the following week. Monday the 24th through to the end of the run is a flat spell. The swell height barely touches 2 ft, and most days it’s down around 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft, with combined energy figures in the single digits or low double digits. There’s a glimpse of glassy conditions early Wednesday morning, September 2nd, with a 4 ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the energy is only 111 (moderate). The wave comment calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and that’s about the best you’ll see. Not worth holding your breath for.
The water temp on the 20th of August is 70°, which is a massive 6° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s very unusual, and it might feel a bit like a warm bath, but the surf quality just isn’t there to enjoy it.
If you’re a kitesurfer, those strong onshore winds on Saturday and Sunday could be interesting, but for paddle surfing, this is a blank stretch. The break is inconsistent, and this run of poor conditions is normal for the area. Sometimes it’s like this. Forecasts can change, but for now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 12 | N 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 62 | 40 | 51 | 32 | 84 | 96 | 126 | 138 | 126 | 104 | 54 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 10:23PM1.71m | 10:55AM1.55m | 11:21PM1.57m | 12:00PM1.42m | 00:45AM1.47m | 1:26PM1.37m | 2:11AM1.49m | 2:35PM1.42m | 3:12AM1.59m | 3:24PM1.52m | 3:58AM1.73m | 4:05PM1.64m | 4:38AM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.54m | 5:43AM0.49m | 5:54PM0.61m | 6:26AM0.61m | 6:37PM0.67m | 7:26AM0.72m | 7:45PM0.70m | 9:19AM0.75m | 9:46PM0.64m | 10:47AM0.67m | 10:57PM0.49m | 11:40AM0.55m | 11:46PM0.33m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | WSW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 40 | 51 | 13 | 84 | — | — | 138 | 126 | 104 | 54 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | N 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | NW 4 | — | NW 6 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | — | SW 4 | — | ENE 2 |
| kJ | 62 | 2 | — | 32 | — | 96 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 489 | 707 | 269 | 591 | 489 | 367 | 367 | 583 | 192 | 192 | 597 | 28 | 753 | 471 | 718 | 717 | 714 | 205 | 413 | 582 |
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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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