AI powered surf forecasts

May 1, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

To give you the most accurate 5-day surf summary for the Netherlands, I’ve pulled together information from surf forecasting sources (like Magicseaweed and Surf Forecast) as of early June 2024. The North Sea’s surf quality here is mostly shaped by wind-driven swell, local wind direction, and tide state.

General Conditions (June 7–11, 2024):

- Wave size: Consistent small-to-moderate wind-driven swell (1-1.5 meters max)

- Swell direction: Predominantly NW to W

- Winds: Generally moderate, with occasional periods of lighter winds

- Tide: Varying, can influence best hours for surfing (typically mid-tide is ideal)

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### Day-by-Day Surf Summary

Friday (June 7):

- Waves: 1.0 – 1.4m, choppy

- Wind: Onshore WNW 18–23 km/h (moderate)

- Tide: Early afternoon low, incoming thereafter

- Conditions: Messy, due to persistent onshore winds. Not ideal.

Saturday (June 8):

- Waves: 1.2m, less choppy than Friday

- Wind: W to SW 12–16 km/h (lighter in morning)

- Tide: Morning mid-tide rising

- Conditions: Best of the period – Light morning winds, cleaner faces possible before noon, moderate waves. Look for exposed beaches (Scheveningen, Wijk aan Zee). Afternoon winds may pick up and worsen quality.

Sunday (June 9):

- Waves: 0.8–1.1m, smaller but still surfable

- Wind: Light SW early, picking up later

- Tide: Early morning low, afternoon high

- Conditions: Decent for beginners/intermediates early, but size drops off, especially on dropping tide.

Monday (June 10):

- Waves: 0.6–0.9m, fading further

- Wind: Variable, light to moderate onshore shift

- Tide: Morning mid-to-high, evening low

- Conditions: Marginal, mostly longboard or surf schools, little power in waves.

Tuesday (June 11):

- Waves: Tiny, 0.5-0.7m

- Wind: Light, shifting southerly

- Tide: Late morning high

- Conditions: Not recommended unless you’re desperate for a paddle.

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### Best Surf Days & Why

- Saturday, June 8:

- Why? Moderate size, lighter winds in the morning bring the best chance for clean waves; rideable for most skill levels, especially at classic breaks (Scheveningen, Wijk aan Zee).

- Friday afternoon and Sunday morning could offer rideable but choppier conditions, especially for less experienced surfers or those with larger boards.

Tip:

- Morning sessions (pre-11am) generally best all weekend due to lighter winds and incoming tide.

- Check your local beach for live cams just before heading out, as conditions can change rapidly with wind shifts.

Let me know if you want a specific forecast for a particular Dutch surf spot or more detail!