
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, WNW swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what’s on offer for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. The first ten days or so are a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. From Thursday the 30th of July all the way through to Monday the 10th of August, it’s all tiny, weak, and messy. You’ve got waves barely scraping 3ft, with periods all over the shop, mostly short and weak. The winds are a constant problem – cross-on, onshore, choppy. It’s not going to be pretty. The energy levels are embarrassing, with values barely cracking 55 (weak energy) most days, and often sitting in the low teens. If you’re a kitesurfer, you might get a look-in with some of those stronger cross-shore breezes, but for a surfboard? Forget it.
The whole stretch from the 30th of July through to the 9th of August is a total blank for any real recommendation. You can pretty much ignore the first week and a half.
Now, things get a bit more interesting heading into the second week. The standout window looks to be around August 11th. Tuesday morning the 11th sees the most promising conditions of the whole outlook. You’ve got a clean, 5ft swell from the NW, period of 6 seconds, and – here’s the kicker – an offshore wind from the SSE blowing at 15 mph. That is clean. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 190, which is a real step up. The afternoon holds at 6ft with 263 energy, though the wind switches to cross-off, still clean. The water temperature is sitting at about 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the only real standout, but it’s a good one for a clean session at this spot. Just know that with the NW swell and that peaky wind, the sandbars will need to be your friend.
Beyond that, the rest of the window is choppy and lumpy again, with strong breezes messing things up by the 13th and 14th. So, your best bet is to circle Tuesday the 11th of August on the calendar for a morning session. It’s the only time it all comes together for a proper go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, strong winds from the N by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WSW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 4 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
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3 | 18 | 18 | 30 | 39 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 35 | 39 | 34 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 14 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:30PM2.73m | 3:55AM2.42m | 4:08PM2.73m | 4:34AM2.38m | 4:44PM2.67m | 5:10AM2.31m | 5:18PM2.60m | 5:43AM2.23m | 5:50PM2.56m | 6:15AM2.20m | 6:23PM2.55m | 6:48AM2.21m | 7:00PM2.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:23AM0.82m | 9:52PM0.70m | 9:59AM0.77m | 10:29PM0.63m | 10:35AM0.72m | 11:04PM0.58m | 11:08AM0.67m | 11:36PM0.55m | 11:40AM0.62m | 00:07AM0.52m | 12:13PM0.57m | 00:40AM0.51m | 12:50PM0.57m | 1:19AM0.56m | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | WSW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | — |
2 | — | 13 | 30 | 39 | 31 | 14 | 8 | — | — | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 23 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | W 8 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 24 | 13 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | WSW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | NNW 4 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
8 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 35 | 39 | 34 | — | — | 16 | 1 | 12 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 817 | 831 | 936 | 953 | 2051 | 1113 | 806 | 1092 | 936 | 870 | 890 | 698 | 122 | 633 | 590 | 358 | 819 | 235 | 819 | 819 | 698 |
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The above surf forecast table for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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