
Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) this week:
The surf forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Sylt. To be straight with you, the first week and a bit is a write-off for paddle surfing. We're looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak windswell and onshore winds. It’s not until the last few days of the period that we finally see something with a bit of grunt.
We kick off on Friday the 10th with a tiny 1ft NW windswell, blown out by a 9 mph onshore breeze. That sets the tone right through until midday on Tuesday the 14th. The best you can hope for in that run is a glimmer on Sunday afternoon the 12th, when the wind drops glassy and the swell nudges up to 4ft from the NW, period a weak 7 seconds. The combined energy is a modest 125, but the waves will be so weak and fat it’s barely a blip on the radar. It’s all labelled 'poor surf conditions' for a reason.
From Tuesday the 14th through the following week, it’s more of the same – tiny swells, onshore or cross-onshore winds. There’s a glimmer of cleaner conditions on Thursday morning the 16th with a light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft.
The real story begins Sunday the 19th. A serious NW swell fills in, reaching 8ft with a period of 10 seconds by the morning. The combined energy rockets up to 1260 – that’s strong to very strong energy. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is howling onshore at 22–25 mph from the NW, making it an absolute washing machine. It’s only for experts, and honestly, with those conditions it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.
Our one true standout, and the only window of decent surf, arrives on Tuesday the 21st. A solid 5ft to 6ft W swell rolls in. The period is a mediocre 6 seconds, but the wind swings to a clean cross-offshore from the SSW and then S, hitting 19–22 mph. The combined energy is a solid 200–387, giving the waves some push. The key here is the wind is blowing the faces clean. Because this is a beach break setup and the period is short, expect a bit of a bumpy face on the take-off, but the offshore wind will groom it. Crowds are possible here, as Nordseeklinik Westerland is a known spot, so keep an eye out. If you’re an intermediate or above, Tuesday the 21st is the day to get in the water.
After that, conditions drop back off again. Wednesday the 22nd sees the swell drop back to 5ft but with a cross-onshore wind messing it up. And then we're back to small and weak for the rest of the 16 days.
Water temperature is sitting around 62°, which is about average for this time of year in the North Sea.
So there you have it. A long flat spell, then a big, windy mess, and one proper day of clean, punchy waves on the 21st. Get on it while you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
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9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 103 | 171 | 115 | 73 | 40 | 39 | 19 | 5 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 19 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:48AM2.10m | 10:13PM2.33m | 10:56AM2.11m | 11:27PM2.27m | 12:08PM2.16m | 00:44AM2.26m | 1:15PM2.26m | 1:54AM2.30m | 2:17PM2.38m | 2:56AM2.34m | 3:15PM2.49m | 3:53AM2.36m | 4:10PM2.56m | 4:45AM2.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM0.79m | 4:45AM0.72m | 5:19PM0.80m | 6:00AM0.72m | 6:37PM0.70m | 7:08AM0.66m | 7:45PM0.53m | 8:11AM0.56m | 8:51PM0.36m | 9:12AM0.47m | 9:52PM0.25m | 10:08AM0.42m | 10:46PM0.23m | ||||||||
5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 8 | — | NW 7 | NW 6 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 115 | 73 | 40 | — | 19 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 21 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | — | — |
9 | 6 | 5 | — | 7 | 103 | 171 | 10 | — | — | 39 | — | 5 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 20 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 890 | 801 | 801 | 817 | 817 | 359 | 814 | 0 | 632 | 6 | 982 | 460 | 817 | 817 | 809 | 817 | 817 | 122 | 229 | 822 | 122 |
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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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