AI powered surf forecasts

April 11, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

Sure! To give you the most accurate surf forecast for the Netherlands, I reviewed the latest report (valid as of June 2024). Here’s a day-by-day summary, focusing on the main west-facing spots (Scheveningen, Wijk aan Zee) and the core factors affecting surf: wave size, wind, and tides.

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Day 1 (Today):

- Wave size: 1-1.5 meters (shoulder high on sets)

- Wind: Moderate onshore (WSW 15–20 kts)

- Tide: Early morning and late evening have higher water

- Summary: Messy surf due to onshore winds, but some rideable sections for intermediate surfers. Not the cleanest day.

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Day 2 (Tomorrow):

- Wave size: Slightly smaller, 1-1.2 meters

- Wind: Winds dropping and turning more WNW (10–12 kts, still onshore but lighter)

- Tide: Low tide mid-morning

- Summary: Still some chop, but conditions improve with lighter winds. Early morning around low tide could offer semi-clean, fun peaks.

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Day 3:

- Wave size: 0.8–1.0 meters

- Wind: Winds swing to light offshore (E/ENE, 5–7 kts)

- Tide: High tide midday

- Summary: BEST DAY — Cleaner, smaller lines with offshore winds. Early and mid-morning (just before high tide) will be glassy and fun for all levels.

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Day 4:

- Wave size: 0.6–0.8 meters

- Wind: Light variable to slight onshore (SW-S, 5–8 kts)

- Tide: High tide in the morning

- Summary: Fun for longboarders or beginners; not much power but still rideable waist-high sets. Winds gentle enough not to spoil it.

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Day 5:

- Wave size: 0.5–0.7 meters, fading further

- Wind: Slight onshore (SW/SSW, 8–10 kts)

- Tide: Early morning low, filling in toward midday

- Summary: Small and weak, for absolute beginners or those desperate to be in the water. Winds make it a bit choppy.

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### Best Days for Surfing

- Day 3 is the clear standout: cleanest conditions (offshore), fun, manageable size for all levels.

- Day 2 also worth catching, especially compared to today, with smaller but less messy surf.

Tips:

- Mornings are generally best (lighter wind, favorable tides).

- For performance shortboarding, Day 3 is ideal.

- Longboards and mellow rides: Days 2–4.

- Advanced: Seek the punchier sets today or on Day 2 before the swell drops.

Note: Always check for real-time local updates, as North Sea conditions can change fast!

Let me know if you want spot-specific info or tide times!