AI powered surf forecasts

March 23, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

Please note, I do not have real-time data or live surf forecasts. However, here’s how you can analyze and summarize a typical surf forecast for the Netherlands, focusing on the North Sea beaches (Scheveningen, Wijk aan Zee, etc.):

What to look for:

- Wave Height: Ideal for beginners: 1-3ft (0.3-1m); advanced: 3-6ft (1-2m+)

- Swell Direction: W, NW, or N are best for Dutch coastlines

- Wind: Light offshore (E, SE) winds are best; onshore (W, SW) winds worsen wave quality.

- Tide: Mid-tide is often best on sandy Dutch beaches. Low tide can expose sandbanks.

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### Hypothetical Example Summary for the Next 5 Days:

#### Day 1 (Monday)

- Wave Size: 0.8m (2.5ft)

- Wind: Light SE (offshore); 8-10 knots

- Swell Direction: NW

- Tide: Incoming mid-tide during morning hours

- Best Time: Early morning

- Summary: Great day for surfing, clean small-medium waves, glassy conditions thanks to offshore wind.

#### Day 2 (Tuesday)

- Wave Size: 1.2m (4ft)

- Wind: W (onshore); 15-20 knots

- Swell Direction: NW

- Tide: High tide at mid-day

- Best Time: Dawn (before wind picks up)

- Summary: Bigger waves, but choppy due to onshore winds. Surfable for experienced surfers who like more power, but less clean.

#### Day 3 (Wednesday)

- Wave Size: 0.6m (2ft)

- Wind: ESE (light offshore); 5 knots

- Swell Direction: W

- Tide: Low tide early, rising by noon

- Best Time: Mid-morning on rising tide

- Summary: Fun for beginners, small clean lines, mellow surf.

#### Day 4 (Thursday)

- Wave Size: 0.5m (1.5ft)

- Wind: Light variable wind

- Swell Direction: N

- Tide: Mid to high tide in the afternoon

- Best Time: Afternoon

- Summary: Smallest day, not much surf. Good for longboards or surf lessons.

#### Day 5 (Friday)

- Wave Size: 1m (3.5ft)

- Wind: ENE (moderate offshore); 10 knots

- Swell Direction: NW

- Tide: Early morning mid-tide

- Best Time: Early morning to noon

- Summary: Best day of the week; solid waist-to-chest high sets, clean faces, and excellent wind direction.

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### Best Days for Surfing (and why):

- Monday & Friday are the best days — offer solid, clean surf with offshore winds and favorable swell direction.

- Avoid Tuesday unless you want bigger, choppier surf (onshore wind).

- Beginner-friendly options on Wednesday and Thursday due to smaller waves.

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For an up-to-date and detailed 5-day surf forecast for the Netherlands, check site-specific forecasts on:

- [Magicseaweed (MSW)](https://magicseaweed.com/)

- [Surf-Forecast.com](https://www.surf-forecast.com/)

- [Windy.com](https://www.windy.com/)

If you have a specific URL or forecast screenshot, upload or share it and I can interpret the exact forecast for you!