AI powered surf forecasts

June 20, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

Absolutely! For an accurate surf forecast for the Netherlands, I’d need the most recent data, typically sourced from sites like Magicseaweed, Surfline, or Windy. However, I can outline a general approach and an example forecast based on standard North Sea patterns for late spring and early summer. If you can provide a screenshot or the latest forecast data, I could tailor it precisely.

Generic Surf Forecast Analysis (June 2024 Example):

### Day-by-Day Summary

#### Day 1 (Today)

- Wave size: 1.2 m (choppy)

- Wind: SW 20-25 knots (onshore)

- Tide: Afternoon high

- Summary: Windy with choppy waves; not ideal for surfing due to strong onshore winds.

#### Day 2

- Wave size: 1.0 m

- Wind: W 15 knots (side-onshore)

- Tide: Morning low

- Summary: Slightly smaller, but still choppy. Marginal improvement, early morning might be surfable for less experienced surfers.

#### Day 3

- Wave size: 0.8 m

- Wind: NW 5-8 knots (offshore or cross-shore at many spots)

- Tide: Afternoon high

- Summary: Cleanest day of the week—lighter offshore/cross-shore winds. Best day for experienced and intermediate surfers looking for cleaner, but smaller waves.

#### Day 4

- Wave size: 0.6 m

- Wind: Variable, light

- Tide: Midday low

- Summary: Small waves, gentle winds—good for longboarders or beginners.

#### Day 5

- Wave size: 0.7 m

- Wind: SW 12 knots (onshore)

- Tide: Afternoon rising

- Summary: Small, but choppy. Not ideal, but workable if you’re keen.

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### Best Days for Surfing:

Day 3 is best due to lighter/offshore winds, creating clean conditions even if waves are smaller. Day 4 is also nice for beginners or longboarders.

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### Why?

- Best conditions: Clean waves occur with lighter/offshore winds, especially as the tide starts pushing.

- Worst conditions: Strong onshore winds create choppy, hard-to-ride waves.

- Ideal tides: Depends on the spot, but mid-tide (incoming or outgoing) often works best for many beaches in the Netherlands.

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NOTE: For a spot-specific assessment (e.g., Scheveningen, Wijk aan Zee), and exact forecast, please provide screenshot or site data!

Would you like me to break it down for a specific spot or provide tips for a certain skill level?