Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 778 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a 16-day window for Nordseeklinik Westerland on Sylt, and I’ll be honest with you – it’s a rough stretch. The whole forecast is a real struggle, with onshore winds dominating and surf quality constantly poor. The first recommendation isn’t until the morning of the 22nd of July, but even then, it’s a no-go.
Overall Pattern & The Gap
Right off the bat, we’ve got a major problem. The wind is hammering straight onshore from the NW for days. From Wednesday the 22nd through the afternoon of the 27th, there’s nothing but poor surf conditions. The swell is there, but it’s blown out. The combined swell energy on Wednesday afternoon hits 760 (moderate wave energy), but with a 31 mph onshore wind, it’s just a washing machine. This is a long, frustrating gap of about five days with no real surf to speak of.
The Only Potential Window
Things start to look a little more interesting around the morning of the 31st of July. That’s a Friday. We’ve got a small swell, only 2 ft from the west, but the wind finally turns offshore from the SE at 9 mph. The combined energy is only 16 (weak), so it’s tiny, but it’s clean. The break is fairly consistent, so you might snag a knee-high wave. Keep in mind, crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, so you might have some company. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only time the wind is genuinely offshore all fortnight.
The Long-Range Promise
The first week of August looks quiet. There’s another clean moment on the morning of the 5th of August, Wednesday, with a 2 ft swell from the west and a 12 mph offshore breeze from the SE. Again, tiny, but clean. The water temperature is sitting at 66°F on the 22nd, about 3°F warmer than average for the time of year, which is a touch warmer than normal. That’s a small comfort.
The Bottom Line
There are no true standouts here. The best on offer is the morning of the 31st of July and maybe the morning of the 5th of August, but only if you’re desperate to get wet. The swell is tiny, less than 3 ft, so it’s safe for beginners. For the rest of the period, with strong onshore winds blowing straight into the beach, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The forecasts can always change, but for now, it’s a tough call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 778 | 427 | 266 | 161 | 86 | 97 | 45 | 75 | 50 | 34 | 215 | 102 | 75 | 75 | 127 | 62 | 43 | 33 | 40 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37PM2.27m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.67m | 3:00AM0.66m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 23 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 15 | 5 | 40 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 4 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SW 2 | — |
| kJ | 778 | 427 | 266 | 161 | 86 | 97 | 7 | 75 | 50 | 8 | 215 | 102 | 75 | 75 | 127 | 17 | 43 | 33 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 610 | 231 | 229 | 557 | 417 | 554 | 359 | 847 | 847 | 687 | 1179 | 801 | 801 | 586 | 561 | 554 | 814 | 809 | 814 | 947 |
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