
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NW swell with 255 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 Monday (Jul 27) 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 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve looked over the charts for the Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) area. I won’t sugarcoat it – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window that starts Thursday, July 23rd, and there’s a big, ugly gap at the beginning. For the first week and a half, the North Sea is just not cooperating. Honestly, the first glimpse of anything even resembling a surfable wave doesn’t show up until Monday, August 3rd, and even then it’s a real struggle.
Let’s get real. From Thursday the 23rd all the way through the end of July, the wind is relentless. We’re talking onshore, cross-shore, fresh to strong breezes slamming into the beach. The wave heights are there on a couple of days – like Sunday the 26th with a 3ft to 4ft NW swell, but that’s immediately ruined by a strong onshore wind. The combined energy reading hits 245 (moderate) on Sunday morning, but with that wind, it’s a washing machine. The period is a short 5-8 seconds, so it’s just wind chop. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 66°, but that’s the only thing that’s slightly above average. Every single day is marked as “poor surf conditions.” It’s a total write-off for a paddle. Honestly, with that much wind and that kind of chop, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Then we hit the first week of August. There’s a tiny flicker of hope. On Monday, August 3rd, the wind finally cleans up. We’ve got a 2ft to 3ft swell from the W to NW, and the wind is offshore or cross-off. The period is a short 7-8 seconds, so it’s still a weak, soft wave, but the combined energy is a weak 108 (moderate) in the morning. The morning of the 3rd is your best chance, but it’s still “very ordinary conditions.” You’re looking at one-star, knee-high slop.
After that, the wind goes back to being a problem. Tuesday the 4th is a near-gale, and the rest of the week is a mix of cross-shore winds and very small, weak swells. The 7th of August has a clean offshore wind, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft to 2ft with a 6-second period. The energy is down to 11 to 15. You’d be better off going for a swim.
So, to be brutally honest, there is no standout session in this 16-day forecast. The entire period is a dud. The blank run is real, and it’s consistent with the area when the North Sea is in a bad mood. The best thing I can say is that the conditions are so poor it tends not to stay this bad forever. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | NW 6 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
238 | 199 | 96 | 111 | 45 | 92 | 19 | 67 | 186 | 210 | 161 | 68 | 255 | 143 | 106 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:13AM2.06m | 9:42PM2.12m | 10:17AM2.03m | 10:52PM2.02m | 11:24AM2.06m | 00:03AM2.01m | 12:30PM2.17m | 1:07AM2.08m | 1:26PM2.34m | 1:58AM2.19m | 2:11PM2.51m | 2:38AM2.31m | 2:51PM2.66m | 3:17AM2.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.69m | 3:57AM0.72m | 4:29PM0.73m | 5:03AM0.80m | 5:43PM0.77m | 6:15AM0.85m | 6:58PM0.78m | 7:19AM0.87m | 7:54PM0.79m | 8:07AM0.88m | 8:37PM0.79m | 8:46AM0.86m | 9:15PM0.76m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 28 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 45 | — | 19 | — | — | 210 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 3 | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WSW 4 | W 6 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | — | S 3 | — | SE 2 |
238 | 199 | 96 | 111 | 11 | 92 | 17 | 67 | 186 | 11 | 161 | 68 | 255 | 143 | 106 | 10 | 10 | — | 1 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 229 | 586 | 524 | 554 | 1398 | 894 | 840 | 847 | 1132 | 889 | 858 | 633 | 554 | 555 | 417 | 463 | 156 | 801 | 557 | 809 | 359 |
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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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