Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) Surf Break

Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.97° N 8.33° E

Issued: 1 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) sea temperature is
18.6° C

2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, WNW swell with 627 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what the North Sea is serving up for the Sylt area over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this is a rough stretch. For the bulk of the 16-day window, the surf is just not cooperating. From now through to the middle of the month, the conditions are blown out or just too small. The wind is howling from the northwest and west, making a mess of things, and what little swell there is gets chewed up. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The forecast keeps showing “poor surf conditions,” and that’s the reality.

The only flicker of hope comes right at the tail end of the outlook. On Sunday the 19th of July in the afternoon, things finally look like they might calm down. The wind switches to a light southwesterly, turning glassy. The swell will be around 4 ft from the west, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy sits at 152 (moderate energy). It’s not going to be world-class, but after weeks of onshore chop, that glassy surface will be a welcome change. The water temperature is a notable 66°F, feeling much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5°F warmer than average, which is a nice bonus for your session.

For Monday the 20th of July, there’s another small window. The morning sees light rain and a cross-off wind from the east at 16 mph, keeping things clean, but the swell drops right back to just 2 ft from the northwest – pretty gutless. The afternoon is a better bet, with a southwest swell of 3 ft and light cross-off winds, giving you clean, humble little waves. The energy is weak at 71, so don’t expect much push.

So, the standout here is really that Sunday afternoon (19th July). The Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) area will see its cleanest conditions of the whole forecast period, with that 4 ft glassy west swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and the crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but on a Sunday evening with small waves, it might just be manageable.

Honestly, for anything over 5 ft in this forecast, the wind ruins it, so the only surfable windows are these small, clean moments. Keep your eye on that Sunday, and maybe the Monday afternoon if you’re desperate. Otherwise, the rest of the period is a write-off for paddle surfing. If the wind keeps up and the swell gets messy like it does here, a kite might be the only way to enjoy the water on those bigger, choppier days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat morning).

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
1.5
W
6
1.6
W
6
1.8
WNW
7
1.8
W
7
2.1
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
1.3
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
0.9
NW
5
0.7
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
3
0.5
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
93
144
193
336
293
444
452
178
126
108
92
86
38
23
22
12
1
6
10
1
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
30
WNW
40
W
40
W
35
W
45
W
45
W
40
NW
35
NW
40
NW
35
NW
35
NW
25
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NE
10
NE
20
NNW
15
E
5
N
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
6:11PM2.52m
6:41AM2.13m
6:45PM2.48m
7:17AM2.11m
7:25PM2.47m
7:59AM2.11m
8:13PM2.46m
8:49AM2.11m
9:09PM2.40m
9:48AM2.10m
10:13PM2.33m
10:56AM2.11m
11:27PM2.27m
12:08PM2.16m
Low Tide
00:29AM0.63m
12:34PM0.75m
1:06AM0.58m
1:15PM0.69m
1:49AM0.55m
2:02PM0.67m
2:39AM0.58m
2:57PM0.72m
3:37AM0.65m
4:01PM0.79m
4:45AM0.72m
5:19PM0.80m
6:00AM0.72m
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:56
4:56
4:58
4:58
5:00
5:01
5:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:06
10:05
10:04
10:04
10:02
10:01
10:00
10:00
 mm
4
1
3
1
Temp °C
15
14
16
17
17
17
17
16
14
15
16
16
16
17
17
18
20
22
24
24
22
Feels °C
7
7
10
12
11
11
10
8
7
8
10
11
12
14
16
18
18
20
22
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
4
Energy kJ
12
1
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
1.5
W
6
1.6
W
6
1.8
WNW
7
1.8
W
7
2.1
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
1.4
NW
7
1.4
NW
6
1.3
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
0.9
NW
5
0.7
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
136
93
144
193
336
293
444
452
178
126
108
92
86
38
23
22
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
809
814
122
828
359
809
890
801
801
809
358
312
703
814
698
817
817
819
809
460
680
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
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6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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