
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 222 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – it's a tough stretch ahead on the North Sea. The finder is only pointing to one break across the whole 16 days, and honestly, most of the time it's going to be pretty ordinary. We're looking at a long dry spell here for the first week or so.
Right now, starting Thursday the 23rd, there's a bit of swell around 4ft from the northwest, but the wind is howling onshore from the northwest at 15–18 mph and the wave energy is moderate (192). The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than what's normal for this time of year. It's unfishable, messy stuff.
That pattern sticks around for days. Friday the 24th keeps that 4ft northwesterly swell, but the wind stays onshore and the period drops to a weak 6 seconds – short-period junk. The energy is low (89). Saturday and Sunday get blown out by strong cross-shore winds up to 25 mph, with only small 3ft to 4ft windswell. The Monday and Tuesday that follow are even smaller, 3ft and 2ft, with onshore breezes making it a complete write-off.
We've got a real gap here. From Thursday the 23rd straight through to Sunday the 3rd of August, there's nothing worth paddling out for. That's nearly a week and a half of poor conditions.
Now, things start to stir on Monday the 3rd of August. The swell picks up to 4ft from the northwest, and while there's still a cross-onshore wind, the afternoon cleans up nicely with a light cross-offshore breeze and the energy climbs to 147. It's ridable, very ordinary, but it's a start.
The real standout, and the only one worth setting the alarm for, is Tuesday the 4th of August here at Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt). We've got a solid 7ft swell from the northwest and the wind finally does the right thing – clear skies, light cross-offshore breeze, and the wave energy is cranking at 575. That's moderate-to-strong energy. Conditions are clean, with a period of 8 seconds, and this gets a good rating. It's a solid northwest swell, which aligns with the optimum swell direction. This is for experts only though – anything over 8ft can be too much for beginners, and at 7ft it's getting powerful. Expect a crowd here too, as it's often busy. This is the pick of the entire 16-day window.
Wednesday the 5th of August still has a decent 5ft swell from the northwest, energy is strong at 292, and the wind stays cross-offshore in the morning, but it's not quite as clean. The following days from Thursday the 6th onwards drop off again. The surf fades back to junk, with onshore winds and small swells.
For the kite crew? There's a heap of strong cross-shore and cross-onshore wind across this whole period, especially Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 2nd of August, with 25 mph gusts. The setup at the beach looks way more fun for kiting than paddle surfing for most of this forecast.
So to sum it up: sit tight through a long, flat, blown-out week. All eyes on Tuesday the 4th of August – that's your one real chance at something special. It's a long-range call, so treat it with a bit of caution, but it's got the makings of a cracker.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
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192 | 164 | 83 | 89 | 36 | 80 | 40 | 76 | 222 | 117 | 144 | 64 | 82 | 43 | 52 | 37 | 17 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 9:13AM2.06m | 9:42PM2.12m | 10:17AM2.03m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.69m | 3:57AM0.72m | 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 | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 36 | — | 8 | — | — | 117 | 144 | — | — | 43 | — | 13 | 11 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WSW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | — | SSE 2 | — | S 3 |
192 | 164 | 83 | 89 | 16 | 80 | 40 | 76 | 222 | 10 | 79 | 64 | 82 | 25 | 52 | 14 | 17 | — | 1 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 229 | 1561 | 554 | 1278 | 1398 | 847 | 847 | 847 | 801 | 156 | 1608 | 698 | 952 | 561 | 417 | 458 | 809 | 182 | 633 | 819 | 806 |
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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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