I do not have live weather or surf forecast data. However, I can guide you on how to interpret surf forecasts for the Netherlands and what to look for, and you can apply this method to your own favorite surf forecast website (such as Magicseaweed, Surf Forecast, Windguru, or Surfline).
What Makes For Good Surf in the Netherlands?
- Wave Height: 0.8-1.8 meters is generally best for most surfers.
- Wind: Light to moderate offshore or no wind. Onshore winds tend to make surf choppy and messy.
- Period: Longer periods (greater than 7-8 seconds) mean more powerful, clean waves.
- Tide: Many Dutch spots work best around mid to high tide, but local knowledge counts.
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Example: How to Summarize a 5-Day Surf Forecast
Read your chosen forecast, then create a summary like this:
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Day 1 – Thursday:
- Waves: 0.6m @ 7s
- Wind: Moderate onshore (SW, 15 knots)
- Tide: Mid-morning high
Summary: Small, weak, and blown out. Not good for surfing.
Day 2 – Friday:
- Waves: 1.1m @ 8s
- Wind: Light offshore (E, 5 knots) till noon, then swings onshore
- Tide: Early morning high
Summary: Best day! Clean and fun-sized in the morning due to offshore wind and decent swell. Go early!
Day 3 – Saturday:
- Waves: 1.4m @ 6s
- Wind: Strong onshore
- Tide: Afternoon high
Summary: Larger but very messy with heavy wind. Not recommended for most surfers.
Day 4 – Sunday:
- Waves: 1.0m @ 9s
- Wind: Light variable
- Tide: Late morning high
Summary: Pretty good. Swell has a longer period, and low wind means clean conditions at many breaks.
Day 5 – Monday:
- Waves: 0.5m @ 5s
- Wind: Calm
- Tide: Midday high
Summary: Too small for most surfers, but maybe good for beginners on a longboard.
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### *How to Use Real Forecast Data:*
- Go to a site like [Magicseaweed – Scheveningen](https://magicseaweed.com/Scheveningen-North-Surf-Report/7/) or [Surfline](https://www.surfline.com/surf-reports-forecasts-cams/netherlands/584204214e65fad6a7708e38).
- Look at the next 5 days, taking note of wave height, period, wind direction/speed, and tides.
- Apply the template above.
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If you’d like, paste the forecast data here and I can summarize it for you!