Surf Forecasts:
Brandenburg Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brandenburg Westerland (Sylt) this week:
The surf forecast for Brandenburg Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brandenburg Westerland (Sylt) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brandenburg Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get this straight: the next 16 days for this stretch of coast are a tough sit. The numbers don't lie, and there's just not much to work with for a proper paddle.
We start off looking at Brandenburg Westerland (Sylt). It’s a beginner spot, fairly consistent, but right now that’s about the only positive. The water is about average for the time of year at 62°, nothing unusual going on there. The first 10 days are a write-off. We’re looking at near-flat conditions with tiny, weak swell and poor winds. A few mornings have light cross-shore breezes, but the swell is just too small to bother with. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon of the 20th might raise an eyebrow, with a messy 8ft cross-onshore swell and very strong energy (1028), but for a paddle surfer, that’s a no-go zone.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the end of the outlook. On the morning of Saturday, July 25th we see a glassy, clean setup with a tiny 1ft swell from the NW. The period is a long 10 seconds, which is a nice sign, but the energy is so weak (23) it’s barely a ripple. It’s a long-range promise, so take it with a grain of salt, but if you’re desperate for a glide on a longboard, it’s the best you’ll get in this stretch.
The rest of the second week continues the trend: small, wind-affected, and not worth planning around. A long gap of poor to no surf is the story here. Hang in there, the forecasts can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 3 |
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 kJ | 169 | 104 | 63 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:04AM2.16m | 11:40PM2.26m | 12:11PM2.26m | 00:50AM2.30m | 1:13PM2.38m | 1:52AM2.34m | 2:11PM2.49m | 2:49AM2.36m | 3:06PM2.56m | 3:41AM2.34m | 3:57PM2.60m | 4:29AM2.28m | 4:42PM2.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.70m | 6:39AM0.66m | 7:16PM0.53m | 7:42AM0.56m | 8:22PM0.36m | 8:43AM0.47m | 9:23PM0.25m | 9:39AM0.42m | 10:17PM0.23m | 10:29AM0.44m | 11:07PM0.31m | 11:15AM0.51m | 11:50PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | NNW 4 | NW 6 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 63 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 6 | — | 10 | 5 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | NW 10 | — | W 8 | NW 5 | — | NW 6 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 169 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 819 | 840 | 0 | 127 | 983 | 690 | 815 | 819 | 463 | 819 | 843 | 828 | 899 | 952 | 809 | 1179 | 1047 | 1088 | 1279 | 1149 | 821 |
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