Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with 65 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's cut to the chase. The North Sea is looking like a flat, bumpy mess for the next week and a half. The swell energy is weak, stuck in the low double digits (like 22) or barely pushing into the 50s and 60s. It's all short-period windswell, and with the cross-onshore winds, it's going to be a choppy, uninviting mess. There's a 10-day gap where you can leave the boards in the car.
We'll see some clean windows with offshore breezes, but the waves are just too small, mostly around 2 to 3 feet. Just not enough oomph to do anything.
The switch flips on Monday, August 11th. A proper groundswell finally shows up, with the combined energy jumping to 384 in the morning, pushing a 6ft swell from the WNW. This is the one we've been waiting for.
The spot to be is Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt). The conditions align on Tuesday morning with a light offshore breeze making things clean. The swell is a solid 6ft from the WNW, right in its wheelhouse. Water temps are 65°, about average for this time of year.
At 6ft, this is getting a bit too serious for beginners. The period is a little short, around 8 seconds, so it won't be the most organized, but for the crew who know what they're doing, there's fun to be had. The energy is strong, with values of 384 and 329 through the day. It's not glassy perfection, but it's head and shoulders above everything else in this forecast.
Wednesday, August 12th is also worth a paddle. The swell is a touch bigger at 6ft with a moderate offshore wind. The direction shifts a bit to the NW, but it's still workable. It's got more power, which also means it's pushing into expert-only territory, especially on a beach break. Crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might find a bit of space.
Then the plug gets pulled. The wind swings to the WSW and howls at 20-25 mph, ruining the surface as the swell fades back below 3ft. The energy just vanishes.
So, circle August 11th and 12th on the calendar. That's your window. Before that, it's a total washout. With that strong onshore wind and messy surf, it might be a better bet for the kiteboarders than for us. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 4 | W 5 | NW 4 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 |
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 kJ | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 51 | 54 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 22 | 28 | 8 | 31 | 44 | 35 | 31 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:48AM2.21m | 7:00PM2.55m | 7:27AM2.22m | 7:43PM2.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:50PM0.57m | 1:19AM0.56m | 1:33PM0.63m | 2:04AM0.67m | |||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 |
mm | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 29 | 20 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | NW 9 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 31 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | NW 6 | WNW 6 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | — | N 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | S 3 | WSW 4 | W 5 | NW 4 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 18 | 18 | 28 | 51 | 54 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 7 | 31 | 44 | 35 | 31 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1012 | 809 | 890 | 1073 | 1092 | 820 | 564 | 925 | 703 | 122 | 698 | 825 | 312 | 555 | 229 | 458 | 535 | 231 | 561 | 1092 | 502 |
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