Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.97° N 8.33° E

Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) sea temperature is
17.0° C
0.4° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 1.1m 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


Right then, let’s talk about what’s happening here. Truth be told, it’s a bit of a drought for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) on the immediate horizon. Nothing is lining up to make it worthwhile for a paddle-out. There’s a solid stretch of days with very little going on.

We’re starting from this Sunday, 12 July, with a messy 4ft swell from the NW but a fresh 22 mph wind straight on it, and the whole setup is poor. The wave energy is weak to moderate—140 in the morning, dropping to 134 in the afternoon. It’s a write-off. Monday 13 July sees the swell drop to just 2ft and the wind swings around, but the energy is minimal (34 and then 27) and the quality is still poor.

From Tuesday 14 July right through to Sunday 19 July, it’s basically flat or close to it—swell heights of 1.0ft or less, and energy readings barely into double digits. The wind is a mixed bag of cross-on, cross-off, and occasionally clean, but there’s simply not enough ocean movement. You could almost call it a lake at times. This dry spell runs for around five or six days with no surf worth mentioning.

The first half of the following week, Monday 20 July through Wednesday 22 July, is still poor. Swells bump up to about 2ft to 4ft on the 22nd, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore and the wave energy finally gets back to a moderate level - 118 by Wednesday afternoon. Still, the conditions are choppy and messy. Not your day.

Now, you have to wait until the end of next week. Thursday 23 July is still a write-off: 4ft to 4ft swell, but a fresh 22 mph onshore wind and poor conditions.

Finally, on Friday 24 July, the swell steps up to 6ft out of the NW, and the combined energy jumps significantly to 342 in the morning and 405 in the afternoon—that's moderate to strong energy. But here’s the brutal truth: the wind is howling from the WSW at 25 mph in the morning and picking up to 28 mph in the afternoon, all cross-onshore. It’s going to be a messy, blown-out 6ft close to 7ft. For a beginner, 6ft is pushing the limits anyway, and with that wind, it’s only going to appeal to those who live for the challenge, really only experts. Honestly, with that setup, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The true standout if you can wait is Monday 27 July. The swell rises to 8ft from the west, with a 8-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 720, a very strong wave energy. More importantly, the wind is 31 mph from the SSW – that’s cross-offshore and clean. For an exposed break like this, that’s a game changer. The waves will be powerful and well-shaped, but 8ft is expert territory. This is the best on offer, but it’s over two weeks away, so take that forecast with a pinch of salt for now.

About the water temperature: For a spot this exposed up in the North Sea, the anomaly isn't given, so we’ll just say it’s likely about average for the time of year.

So, in short: very little to get excited about for most of the forecast, but if you’re a strong surfer with patience, that last day might just be worth the wait.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Sat
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4
1.3
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1
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7
0.6
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6
0.6
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7
0.4
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
35
NNW
25
NW
10
E
5
S
15
NE
15
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10
N
25
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20
NNE
15
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NNE
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15
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25
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15
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High Tide
11:27PM2.27m
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
6:00AM0.72m
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
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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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