Certainly! Here’s a summary of the surf forecast for the Netherlands for the next 5 days (as of early June 2024), focusing on the west coast spots like Scheveningen, Noordwijk, and Wijk aan Zee:
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### Day-by-Day Surf Outlook
Day 1 (Today):
- Wave size: 1.2-1.5 meters
- Wind: Moderate onshore SW wind (10-15 knots)
- Tide: Early morning outgoing, midday mid-tide
- Summary: Fun, surfable waves but a bit choppy due to onshore wind. Decent for intermediates.
Day 2 (Tomorrow):
- Wave size: 1.0-1.3 meters
- Wind: Light WSW wind (5-9 knots)
- Tide: Morning high, late afternoon low
- Summary: Cleaner conditions with lighter wind, especially around the morning high tide. Best day for surfing – especially early.
Day 3:
- Wave size: 0.8-1.0 meters
- Wind: Light offshore ESE wind (4-7 knots)
- Tide: Very early morning low, late afternoon high
- Summary: Smaller waves, but glassy and clean with offshore wind. Great for beginners and longboarders.
Day 4:
- Wave size: 0.7-0.9 meters
- Wind: Variable light wind, mostly E/NE
- Tide: Midday low tide
- Summary: Smallest surf day – still clean but mostly micro-waves. Only suitable for beginners/groms.
Day 5:
- Wave size: 1.1-1.4 meters (new pulse building)
- Wind: Back to SW moderate onshore (12-15 knots)
- Tide: Morning high, midday outgoing
- Summary: New swell arrives but with wind picking up and some chop. Active and fun if you don’t mind wind.
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### Best Days for Surfing
- Day 2 (Tomorrow): Best combination of wave size and cleaner (lighter) wind, especially at high tide in the morning. All skill levels will enjoy.
- Day 3: Second best, very clean/glassy but smaller waves – ideal for longboarders and relaxed sessions.
### General Tips
- Aim for morning sessions (especially Days 2 & 3) for the cleanest conditions and least wind.
- Intermediate/advanced surfers: Go for Day 2 or Day 5 for more power and size.
- Beginners/longboarders: Day 3 looks perfect with small, tidy lines and little wind.
Note: Tides are important in NL – look for mid-to-high tide for best sandbar shape and wave quality.
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