AI powered surf forecasts

June 5, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

Sure! I don’t have real-time data access, but I can summarize how to interpret a typical 5-day surf forecast for the Netherlands and what to look for:

### How to Read a Forecast:

- Best Surfing Days: Look for days with wave heights between 0.8-1.5 meters (2.5-5 ft) for most surfers, with clean conditions.

- Wind: Offshore or very light winds are best. Onshore winds make conditions choppy.

- Tide: Many Dutch surf spots (Scheveningen, Wijk aan Zee) work best around mid- to high-tide. Check your local break.

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### Example 5-Day Surf Forecast Summary

#### Day 1:

- Waves: 1.3 m, 8-10 sec period

- Wind: Moderate onshore (SW, 15 knots)

- Tide: Incoming mid-day

- Summary: Choppy but decent size. Not ideal—wind makes it messy.

#### Day 2:

- Waves: 1.1 m, 7 sec

- Wind: Light offshore (E, 5 knots)

- Tide: High around noon

- Summary: Best day. Good size, clean with offshore winds—great for all levels.

#### Day 3:

- Waves: 0.9 m, 6 sec

- Wind: Variable, light (W, 7 knots)

- Tide: Early morning high, afternoon low

- Summary: Fun and mellow, especially in the morning when winds are light.

#### Day 4:

- Waves: 0.6 m, 5 sec

- Wind: Light onshore (NW, 6 knots)

- Tide: High late morning

- Summary: Small and weak, beginner-friendly but less for advanced surfers.

#### Day 5:

- Waves: 1.5 m building in the afternoon, 9 sec

- Wind: Offshore in the morning, turning onshore after noon

- Tide: Late morning high

- Summary: Great potential early. Get in early before the wind switches—bigger waves and clean conditions early.

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### Best Surf Days:

- Day 2: Cleanest conditions, good midday tide, and friendly winds—a classic Dutch surfing day.

- Day 5: For experienced surfers, early morning session before winds turn—biggest swell, likely best barrels if you’re quick.

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Tip: For spots like Scheveningen, aim for mid tide with offshore (E or SE) winds. Always check a dedicated surf forecast (Magicseaweed, Wisuki, Surfweer.nl) for updates!

Let me know if you want the actual, up-to-date forecast—send me a screenshot or data table, and I can analyze it!