Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.97° N 8.33° E

Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) sea temperature is
18.8° C
0.7° 

Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NW swell with 293 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 11th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk surf for the Sylt region. I've had a good look at the cards, and honestly, the outlook for Nordseeklinik Westerland over the next couple of weeks is a tough one to sell.

There's no point sugar-coating it: the first half of this 16-day window is a write-off for paddle surfing. We've got a long, dry spell starting from the get-go. The energy is minimal, with wave energy readings sitting in the weak range – we're talking a low of 12 on Sunday morning, and barely climbing above that until a bit of juice shows mid-week. Sunday has tiny, weak 1ft swell with a short period of 6 seconds and cross-off winds. It's messy and small. Monday is worse – onshore winds howling at 19 mph with a bumpy, blown-out 3ft to 4ft. We don't see any real improvement until early Tuesday the 11th, but even then, it's onshore wind and poor quality. The water temp sits around 66°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, let's be honest. For an exposed North Sea spot, a run of flat, windy days isn't unheard of. But from the 9th of August right through to the 22nd, there's not one session I'd recommend. The swell attempts to show up on the 11th with a 5ft swell from the NW and a period of 8 seconds – energy reading climbs to 289 – but that onshore wind from the NW at 19 mph kills it dead. That kind of wind, with that swell and a beach setup, honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Don't even bother with the board for that stretch.

We finally get a bit of a promising look on the horizon. On the 24th of August, Monday morning, we see a 5ft swell from the NW. It's not massive, but combined with a later 4ft pulse, the energy jumps into the moderate range with readings of 157 and 221. The problem? The wind shifts again, going cross-on from the NNW at 22 mph, turning it lumpy. It's still not the clean, lined-up wave you'd want, and it's too far out to call a standout. The long-range hope is that a swell is there, but the conditions to go with it look iffy.

So, my final word: for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt), the next 16 days are a dud for any quality surf. The best-looking energy arrives too late and with poor winds. Leave the wetsuit on the peg for now. It won't stay like this forever – the North Sea always kicks up eventually – but this particular forecast is a blank.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night).

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
W
6
0.7
W
4
0.9
WNW
4
1.2
WNW
5
1.7
NW
7
1.5
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.6
NW
7
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NW
5
0.1
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6
0.2
S
4
0.1
NW
7
0.7
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.2
S
3
0.8
NW
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
9
14
29
69
261
289
167
89
28
14
4
1
1
2
0
0
0
4
1
46
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
SW
30
NW
30
NW
35
NW
40
NW
30
NW
25
NW
15
NW
5
NW
10
WNW
20
SE
20
SSE
5
WSW
25
SE
20
SSE
15
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30
SE
15
W
25
NW
30
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Wind State
cross-off
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on
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High Tide
10:27AM2.10m
11:15PM2.14m
11:56AM2.16m
00:45AM2.19m
1:14PM2.32m
1:55AM2.31m
2:17PM2.50m
2:52AM2.42m
3:11PM2.64m
3:42AM2.45m
3:59PM2.71m
4:27AM2.42m
4:42PM2.70m
Low Tide
4:59PM0.91m
5:42AM0.93m
6:29PM0.76m
7:00AM0.80m
7:44PM0.56m
8:08AM0.65m
8:49PM0.41m
9:06AM0.53m
9:44PM0.35m
9:56AM0.50m
10:32PM0.39m
10:41AM0.53m
11:14PM0.49m
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9:14
9:12
9:09
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Feels °C
15
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13
9
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9
12
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25
25
15
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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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