
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik 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), 6s period, NW swell with 141 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 Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) this week:
The surf forecast for Nordseeklinik 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 Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM.
| 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) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
Right, let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for the North Sea. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off, but there’s a couple of moments that might get the heart going if you’re desperate.
We’re looking at Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt). The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
The first few days are a total dud. Sunday the 12th has onshore wind over 18 mph and a messy 4ft swell that’s just poor. That sets the tone for the whole first week. Monday the 13th has a glassy morning with a tiny 2ft swell, but it’s still poor – just not enough juice. The whole week up to Saturday the 19th is a desert of flat, blown-out, or tiny waves.
Then on Sunday the 20th of July, the North Sea wakes up. It’s a stormy mess with strong onshore winds, but the swell jumps to 6ft in the morning and then 8ft by the afternoon. That’s a big lump of water, but the wind is howling straight onshore at 22-28 mph. The combined energy hits 1028 (moderate to strong), but the conditions are poor. For a beach break like this, that’s more of a kite-surfing scene than a fun paddle. The period on the afternoon wave is 10 seconds, which is a decent groundswell, but it’s got nowhere to go with that wind.
Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd keep the swell around 6ft to 7ft, with moderate onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is high (519 and 446), but it’s still messy. The swell is too big and blown out for beginners, and for experts, it’s just a washing machine. It’s not a standout.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday the 24th of July. The swell drops to 3ft in the morning from the WNW, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is still onshore at 15 mph, so it’s not clean, but it’s the smallest, most manageable day of that whole windy stretch. The energy is low (41). If you’re a beginner, this is the only window where it might be safe, but it’s still not good.
The rest of the 16 days trickles out into tiny, weak swells and glassy mornings with no real size. The morning of Saturday the 25th has 1.0ft with a 10-second period and glassy conditions, but it’s just a flat dribble.
So, to sum it up: there are no good surf options here. The first week is a total flat spell, and the second week brings a stormy, blown-out pulse that’s only worth it if you want to get thrashed. For a spot like this, a blank run like this is more normal than you’d hope. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home and go for a walk on the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, 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 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NNW 3 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
141 | 102 | 61 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:08PM2.16m | 00:44AM2.26m | 1:15PM2.26m | 1:54AM2.30m | 2:17PM2.38m | 2:56AM2.34m | 3:15PM2.49m | 3:53AM2.36m | 4:10PM2.56m | 4:45AM2.34m | 5:01PM2.60m | 5:33AM2.28m | 5:46PM2.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:37PM0.70m | 7:08AM0.66m | 7:45PM0.53m | 8:11AM0.56m | 8:51PM0.36m | 9:12AM0.47m | 9:52PM0.25m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:46PM0.23m | 10:58AM0.44m | 11:36PM0.31m | 11:44AM0.51m | 00:19AM0.44m | ||||||||
5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — |
— | — | 61 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 6 | — | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 10 | — | W 8 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 6 | N 3 | — | NNW 3 | ESE 2 | SE 3 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | NNW 3 |
141 | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 817 | 817 | 0 | 122 | 689 | 621 | 460 | 814 | 460 | 814 | 817 | 842 | 804 | 847 | 894 | 822 | 1194 | 1146 | 735 | 1281 | 1269 |
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Information about the Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) Surf forecast
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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