
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 264 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Sylt over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. The only break in the mix is Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) , and the reality is there’s nothing really surfable on the table for the entire 16-day window. The whole period is a big, flat, or wind-blown blank. Every single forecast entry is flagged as poor surf conditions, which means you’re better off leaving the boards in the garage for now.
The first few days, from the 24th right through the 27th, we’ve got a mix of messy cross-shore winds and choppy seas. The swell is tiny, with heights barely reaching 4 ft, but the real killer is the wind. Friday afternoon the 24th has a 16 mph cross-breeze, and it only gets worse into Saturday with 19 to 22 mph winds tearing up what little wave energy there is. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting between 61 and 68. There’s a brief moment on Sunday morning the 26th where the swell period stretches to 10 seconds and the energy jumps to 268, but it’s still cross-shore and the wave comment says “marginal.” That’s a no-go for me.
We roll into the next week, and it’s more of the same. Monday the 27th has onshore winds gusting 22 mph with 5 ft of messy NW swell – that’s a washing machine, not a surf session. By Tuesday the 28th, the swell drops back under 3 ft, and the energy is weak again. There’s a window on Wednesday the 29th morning with offshore winds from the SSE at 12 mph, but the swell is just 1 ft. You’d be paddling on a lake. The water temp is around 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only highlight.
The second week doesn’t get any better. From the 30th of July through to the 8th of August, the swell stays tiny, mostly below 2 ft, and the wind is either onshore, cross-on, or just plain fresh. There’s a moment on the 31st of July morning with zero wind and glassy conditions, but the swell is only 2 ft with a 5-second period. That’s not a wave; that’s a ripple. The energy readings are all in the low teens or single digits.
The only notable bump comes on the 5th and 6th of August, when the swell pushes to 4 ft, then 5 ft, and the energy hits 119 and 196. But with 28 mph winds blasting onshore and cross-on, and a short 6-second period, that’s just a messy, blown-out lineup. For a beach break like this, with that kind of wind and short-period swell, it’s honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, the bottom line: zero recommended surf in the entire 16-day forecast. It’s a dry spell. Sometimes the North Sea just shuts down like this. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d grab a coffee and watch the horizon.
Stay salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 6 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 4 |
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47 | 62 | 19 | 68 | 222 | 264 | 158 | 98 | 131 | 145 | 49 | 96 | 60 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:30PM2.73m | 3:55AM2.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:23AM0.82m | 9:52PM0.70m | |||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 4 | — | — | S 4 |
14 | — | 16 | — | — | 264 | 158 | — | — | — | — | 96 | 60 | 29 | 14 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NW 9 | SW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WNW 7 | — | W 9 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
47 | 62 | 19 | 68 | 222 | — | 15 | 98 | 131 | 145 | 49 | 30 | 33 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1398 | 894 | 847 | 847 | 1178 | 156 | 801 | 955 | 698 | 554 | 558 | 461 | 458 | 358 | 122 | 809 | 463 | 806 | 806 | 890 |
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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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