
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 815 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for Sylt. The 16-day window is basically a write-off for any decent surf. We’ve got a lot of wind and messy conditions, and nothing that’s worth getting excited about.
The first possible surf is on Wednesday the 22nd of July, but straight away the wind is howling from the NW at 31 mph, onshore, with a messy 7 ft swell. The water is a notable 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only good news. The combined wave energy is moderate (429) but the quality is just poor. It stays windy and onshore right through the weekend. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are still onshore, with the swell dropping off. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a complete loss with messy cross-onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. The energy dips to as low as 18, so you’re looking at a flat, choppy ocean.
We finally get a break from the wind on Tuesday the 28th of July. The afternoon shows a light cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph, and the conditions are described as clean. But the swell is only 3 ft from the west, with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (73). It’s a clean but tiny wave. Wednesday the 29th is even cleaner, with a light offshore from the south, but the swell drops to a pathetic 2 ft. After that, it’s straight back to onshore winds and tiny waves for days.
There is a glimmer of hope on the 3rd of August (Monday morning). We see a 5 ft swell from the WNW with a long period of 11 seconds—that’s groundswell. The combined energy jumps to a strong 460. But here’s the killer: the wind is still cross-onshore from the WNW at 16 mph, making it choppy. It’s a strong, long-period swell being ruined by the wind. This is the biggest swell of the period, but it’s not a surfer’s swell with that wind. That long period (11 seconds) would normally be magic at a point break, but at a beach break like Westerland, it might break a bit too straight. The afternoon of the 3rd is the same story. After that, from the 4th of August onwards, it’s back to tiny, weak, and messy conditions.
So, what’s the call? There is no standout session. The best you’ll get is the clean but tiny 2 ft on the 29th of July morning, or the bigger but choppy 5 ft on the 3rd of August. Neither is a good bet. The whole 16-day stretch is a total blank run for quality surf. When the surf is this poor for this long, it’s more normal for the area, but it feels like a right kick in the teeth. Keep the board in the van and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat morning, strong winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 5 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
429 | 815 | 427 | 250 | 248 | 102 | 97 | 36 | 60 | 23 | 14 | 68 | 214 | 204 | 158 | 104 | 82 | 26 | 141 | 73 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:17AM2.10m | 8:37PM2.27m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.67m | 3:00AM0.66m | 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 | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 7 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 4 | 23 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | — | — | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 4 | W 6 | WSW 5 | — | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 5 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | W 6 | — |
429 | 815 | 427 | 250 | 248 | 102 | 97 | 9 | 60 | 7 | — | 68 | 214 | 204 | 158 | 104 | 82 | 26 | 141 | 73 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 806 | 610 | 359 | 530 | 557 | 575 | 554 | 1278 | 1398 | 809 | 458 | 801 | 454 | 1158 | 463 | 847 | 586 | 184 | 454 | 722 | 231 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Nordsee (North Sea) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Are you planning a holiday in Nordsee (North Sea)? If you are looking for accommodation near Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nordsee (North Sea), consider staying in Sylt-Ost which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Nordsee (North Sea) where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sherrebek which is 35 km (22 miles) away, Esbjerg, Blaavand and Abenra.










