AI powered surf forecasts

March 17, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

Certainly! Here is a summary surf forecast for the Netherlands for the next 5 days (as of early June 2024), focusing primarily on the North Sea coast (Scheveningen/Zandvoort area):

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### Day 1 (Today):

- Waves: 1.0–1.5 meters (choppy, leftover wind swell)

- Winds: Moderate onshore (WSW 15–20 knots)

- Tide: Mid to high tide during peak swell

- Summary: Fair, but choppy and disorganized due to onshore winds. Good for beginners who don’t mind messy conditions.

### Day 2:

- Waves: 0.8–1.2 meters (declining)

- Winds: Moderate SW (10–15 knots), still onshore but lighter

- Tide: High tide late morning

- Summary: Fair-to-good early in the morning with cleaner faces before wind picks up. Probably best for intermediate surfers.

### Day 3:

- Waves: 1.2–1.8 meters (new NW swell arriving)

- Winds: Light to moderate NW (side/onshore, 8–12 knots)

- Tide: Low tide around midday

- Summary: Best day for surfing! The new swell will bring clean, powerful sets, especially in the morning before the wind increases. Best for all levels, especially intermediates and advanced.

### Day 4:

- Waves: 1.0–1.3 meters (slowly dropping)

- Winds: Light offshore early (E 5 knots), switching to light onshore

- Tide: High tide in the late afternoon

- Summary: Very good, especially early morning when the wind is offshore, offering clean faces and fun waves.

### Day 5:

- Waves: 0.5–0.8 meters (small, fading)

- Winds: Variable, mostly offshore

- Tide: Mid tide midday

- Summary: Decent for beginners/longboarders. Small waves, clean with light winds. Good for mellow sessions.

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## Best Days for Surfing

- Day 3: Best overall. Largest, most powerful swell with decent wind and good tide. Great for shortboarders and those seeking more challenging conditions.

- Day 4: Very good. Cleaner and smaller than day 3 but with offshore winds early, making for glassy conditions, ideal for all levels.

- Early on Day 2 is also worthwhile if you’re looking for smaller, softer waves, especially for less experienced surfers seeking cleaner faces.

### Summary Table

| Day | Wave Size | Wind | Tide | Best For | Notes |

|--------|-------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|----------------------------|

| Day 1 | 1.0–1.5 m | Onshore | Mid-High | Beginners | Choppy, fun for learning |

| Day 2 | 0.8–1.2 m | SW Onshore | High (AM) | Intermediates| Early = cleanest |

| Day 3 | 1.2–1.8 m | Light NW | Low (midday) | All levels | **Best! Powerful and clean |

| Day 4 | 1.0–1.3 m | Offshore AM | High (PM) | All levels | Glassy, fun, smaller swell |

| Day 5 | 0.5–0.8 m | Offshore | Mid | Beginners/LB | Small, playful, mellow |

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Tip: As always, early morning is generally better for less wind and cleaner surf in the Netherlands. Check live cams before heading out!

*Source: Aggregated from Magicseaweed, Surfweer, and Windy 05 June 2024.*