AI powered surf forecasts

May 13, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

I don't have real-time access to surf forecast data. However, I can show you how to interpret a 5-day surf forecast for the Netherlands and what to look for in order to pick the best days for surfing.

### How to Read the Netherlands Surf Forecast

Key parameters:

- Wave Size: 1–2 meters is typically ideal for average surfers. Bigger swells (2+ meters) are often best for more experienced surfers.

- Wind Conditions: Offshore winds (blowing from land to sea) clean up the waves and make for better surf, while strong onshore winds (sea to land) can make the waves choppy.

- Tide: Mid to high tide is often favorable along the Dutch coast, but this can vary by beach.

- Swell Direction: NW to W is usually optimal for Dutch beach breaks.

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### Typical Forecast Example and Explanation

Suppose the 5-day forecast is as follows (this is an example, not real data):

| Day | Wave Size | Swell Direction | Wind (speed/direction) | Tides | Summary |

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

| Day 1 (Thu)| 1.5 m | WNW | 10 kt SW (onshore) | Mid | Choppy but surfable |

| Day 2 (Fri)| 2.0 m | W | 5 kt E (offshore) | High | Clean, best waves |

| Day 3 (Sat)| 1.2 m | NW | 12 kt S (cross-shore) | Mid | Small, mixed quality |

| Day 4 (Sun)| 0.8 m | NNW | 15 kt W (onshore) | Low | Windy, poor surf |

| Day 5 (Mon)| 1.7 m | W | 7 kt ESE (light offshore)| High | Good, but less than Fri |

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### Best Days for Surfing

1. Friday (Day 2):

- Why: Clean offshore winds and strong, west swell. High tide means more water on the sandbars, usually the best combination for Dutch beaches.

2. Monday (Day 5):

- Why: Light offshore wind and decent wave height; crowd levels may be lower (weekday).

3. Thursday (Day 1):

- Why: Moderate size but onshore wind makes it choppier; only worth it if you can’t surf Fri/Mon.

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### Days to Avoid

- Sunday: Small, wind-blown waves due to strong onshore winds.

- Saturday: Less favorable wind and wave blend; surfable but quality will range.

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### Tips for Dutch Surf

- Forecast changes quickly; check again before heading out.

- The best spots are Scheveningen, Wijk aan Zee, and Domburg.

- Always check local webcams for the most accurate, up-to-date conditions.

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For the current surf forecast:

Check reliable sources like [Magicseaweed](https://magicseaweed.com/Netherlands-Surf-Forecast/56/), [Windy](https://www.windy.com/), or [Surfweer.nl](https://surfweer.nl/).

If you give me the latest forecast data/tables, I can summarize and interpret them for you!