AI powered surf forecasts

February 4, 2026

This Week's Intelligence

I don’t have real-time data access, but I can guide you on how to interpret a surf forecast for the Netherlands (for example, North Sea spots like Scheveningen and Wijk aan Zee) and what factors to look for when deciding the best days to surf:

### Key Factors in a Netherlands Surf Forecast

1. Wave Height: Ideal surfable waves are usually 0.8–2 meters; larger waves may be challenging for beginners.

2. Wind Direction: Offshore or little wind is best. Too much onshore wind makes waves messy.

3. Period: Longer periods (7-10+ seconds) mean more powerful, cleaner waves.

4. Tide: Most Dutch beaches surf best around mid to high tide (but check your specific spot).

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### Example 5-Day Surf Outlook (Hypothetical but Typical Early Summer Pattern):

#### Day 1-2:

- Waves: 0.7–1.0m, period 6-7s

- Wind: Moderate onshore (SW), 17–22km/h

- Tide: Late afternoon high tide

- Summary: Choppy conditions. Okay for beginners, but not ideal for advanced surfers.

#### Day 3:

- Waves: 1.2–1.5m, period 8s

- Wind: Light offshore early (E/NE), turning moderate cross-shore midday

- Tide: Morning mid to high tide

- Summary: Best day for surfing! Clean, punchy waves in the morning due to light offshore winds and solid swell.

#### Day 4:

- Waves: 0.9–1.1m, period 7s

- Wind: Light cross-shore, 10km/h

- Tide: Midday high

- Summary: Decent, rideable waves, especially around high tide. Winds manageable, fun for most levels.

#### Day 5:

- Waves: 0.5–0.8m, period 5s

- Wind: Variable/onshore, 18km/h+

- Tide: Late evening high

- Summary: Small, weak, and messy; generally not recommended, unless you’re just starting out.

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Best Days:

- Day 3 is the standout for surfing, due to combination of good-sized, clean waves and light offshore winds.

- Day 4 is also worth considering for fun, manageable surf.

How to Check Yourself:

- Use the websites [Magicseaweed](https://magicseaweed.com), [Surfline](https://surfline.com), or the Dutch [Surfweer.nl](https://surfweer.nl) for daily, spot-specific forecasts.

- Look for wave heights >0.8m, longer periods, offshore winds, and check tide charts for your break.

Let me know if you want help interpreting a specific, up-to-date forecast from a website!