
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,245 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Sylt over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, it’s a tough outlook for Nordseeklinik Westerland. We’re looking at a long, dry spell to kick things off. From now until Friday the 18th, the surf is just not there. Wind and swell aren't lining up, and the wave heights are tiny, mostly under 2ft. You’ll see glassy conditions on Thursday morning the 16th, but with a tiny 0.7ft swell, it’s not worth the trip. This stretch is a write-off for paddle surfing.
Things finally start to change on Saturday the 18th. We get a bump in swell energy, but it comes with a cost. Saturday morning sees a 5ft swell from the NW with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 208 – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is howling onshore from the WNW at 28 mph. By Saturday afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the NW (8-second period), with strong energy (771), but the wind is a near gale at 31 mph. This is heavy, messy, and blown-out. Honestly, with this setup and the beach break here, this looks more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle. The conditions are just too rough for a clean ride.
Sunday the 19th is more of the same vibe. A 5ft to 5ft NW swell, but still onshore winds in the 22-25 mph range. The quality is poor. This pattern continues into the start of the next week, with moderate swell but constant onshore winds keeping things lumpy and choppy.
We do get a small window of cleaner conditions around Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. Friday morning offers a light offshore wind from the SSE with a tiny 1ft swell – not enough to surf. Saturday the 25th morning is the only real standout. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW, a 6-second period, and the combined swell energy is 101 (moderate). The wind is a fresh breeze from the south at 19 mph, coming cross-offshore. That’s going to be clean. It’s not a massive day, but after all that wind, a clean 4ft wave will feel like a gift. Expect some crowds though, as this spot does get busy at times.
Beyond that, the second week tails off again into small, clean waves that won't get you out of bed. For the best of what’s on offer, set your sights on Saturday morning, July 25th. That is your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 2 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 208 | 771 | 878 | 291 | 169 | 145 | 86 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:16AM2.21m | 6:26PM2.55m | 6:54AM2.15m | 7:03PM2.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 00:19AM0.44m | 12:25PM0.61m | 00:58AM0.56m | 1:02PM0.67m | ||||||||
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | 9:50 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 8 | — | 14 | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 2 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NW 2 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
1 | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 43 | 208 | 771 | 878 | 291 | 169 | 145 | 86 | 55 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 460 | 358 | 814 | 817 | 809 | 814 | 826 | 842 | 847 | 865 | 831 | 907 | 894 | 623 | 665 | 621 | 286 | 386 | 276 | 502 | 460 |
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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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