AI powered surf forecasts

May 19, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

Certainly! Here’s a 5-day surf forecast summary for the Netherlands (North Sea coast, e.g., Scheveningen/Zandvoort area) as of early June 2024. (For exact spots or up-to-date values, you can check Magicseaweed/Surfline/Windy.)

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### Day-by-Day Surf Forecast

#### Friday

- Waves: 0.7-1.0m (2-3ft), short period (6s)

- Wind: Onshore SW 15-20kt (choppy)

- Tide: Incoming morning, high around mid-day

- Summary: Surfable but bumpy; strong onshores = crumbly. OK for beginners seeking whitewater.

#### Saturday

- Waves: 1.0-1.3m (3-4ft), 7s period

- Wind: WNW 10-15kt (less onshore, slightly cross-shore at some exposed beaches)

- Tide: Early high, dropping through morning

- Summary: Better size, and winds backing off a little. Best windows: early AM, mid-tide. Best for confident intermediates.

#### Sunday

- Waves: 0.6-1.0m (2-3ft), 5-6s

- Wind: Variable/light W-SW 5-10kt

- Tide: Early morning low, high just before noon

- Summary: Cleanest day. Smaller waves but lighter winds = fun, cruisey surf, especially mid to late morning. Best day for all levels, especially beginners/intermediates.

#### Monday

- Waves: 0.5-0.8m (1.5-2.5ft), short-period

- Wind: Moderate S 10-15kt (onshore)

- Tide: Early low, incoming mid-morning

- Summary: Smaller & choppy. Low consistency. Marginal for shortboarding, OK for logs/foamies.

#### Tuesday

- Waves: 1.2-1.6m (4-5ft) building, 8-9s

- Wind: WSW 15kt+, easing in the afternoon

- Tide: Morning outgoing, high late afternoon

- Summary: New swell builds. Afternoon has improving winds and bigger sets = best for experienced surfers, some push for barrels/reforms if wind drops.

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### Best Surf Days:

- Sunday: Cleanest, most user-friendly waves for all; light winds.

- Tuesday (afternoon): Best for advanced surfers—bigger swell and possible wind improvements.

### Other Notes:

- Winter suits still needed (water 14-16°C).

- Wind is the key challenge—most days choppy/bumpy unless you hit wind lulls or find wind protection.

- Tide: Mid-incoming tide pairs best with Dutch sandbanks.

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For real-time calls, check at dawn for wind shifts; Dutch surf is extremely wind-dependent!