
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 224 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run for the North Sea. For the whole 16-day outlook, the surf quality is rated as poor right the way through, so there’s no standout day where everything clicks. We’re looking at a long stretch of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the west and northwest, that’s going to keep things messy.
Right from Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the west with a short period of only 5 seconds, so it’s weak and gutless – combined energy is just 34. Water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
Through Thursday and Friday, the swell stays small and the wind ramps up from the west and northwest, making it choppy or cross-onshore. Same story into the weekend and all of next week. Every single session is flagged as poor conditions. We get a few pulses of slightly bigger swell, like on Sunday, August 9th, with 5ft from the west, and Monday, August 10th, pushing up to 6ft from the west-southwest – that one actually has strong energy, around 207. But here’s the kicker: it’s all blowing onshore from the northwest or west, so it’ll be a lumpy, blown-out mess. At 6ft, that’s too big for beginners and only really for experienced surfers, but the onshore wind means even they won’t find anything clean.
With the exposed beach setup at Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) and persistent onshore winds, this stretch is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s no window of clean, offshore wind to save it.
To sum it up: we’ve got a 16-day blank run here. There are no good surf options. It’s one of those periods where the North Sea just doesn’t line up. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | NNW 8 | W 11 | WSW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 |
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21 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 44 | 45 | 48 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 36 | 77 | 46 | 33 | 91 | 41 | 75 | 91 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:51PM2.66m | 3:17AM2.40m | 3:30PM2.73m | 3:55AM2.42m | 4:08PM2.73m | 4:34AM2.38m | 4:44PM2.67m | 5:10AM2.31m | 5:18PM2.60m | 5:43AM2.23m | 5:50PM2.56m | 6:15AM2.20m | 6:23PM2.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.76m | 9:23AM0.82m | 9:52PM0.70m | 9:59AM0.77m | 10:29PM0.63m | 10:35AM0.72m | 11:04PM0.58m | 11:08AM0.67m | 11:36PM0.55m | 11:40AM0.62m | 00:07AM0.52m | 12:13PM0.57m | 00:40AM0.51m | |||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 5 | WNW 5 | N 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | NW 6 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — |
21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 48 | 26 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 33 | — | 39 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 |
— | — | 13 | 25 | 44 | 45 | 4 | — | — | 21 | 21 | 36 | 77 | 46 | 10 | 91 | 41 | 75 | 91 | 49 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 698 | 801 | 814 | 817 | 819 | 936 | 993 | 1175 | 850 | 1069 | 1092 | 359 | 951 | 970 | 684 | 623 | 698 | 623 | 831 | 6 |
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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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