Surf Forecasts:
Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NW swell with 805 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. 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 2.3m 9s 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+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you about the outlook for Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt). This is one of those 16‑day windows where the surf gods just aren’t playing ball. There’s not a single decent session on the cards – every entry in the forecast is marked “poor surf conditions.” That’s a real bummer for a spot that’s usually fairly consistent. The good news is this kind of blank run is unusual here, so it won’t stay poor forever, but for now, leave the boards at home.
We start Saturday 18 July with a lumpy, onshore mess – 6 ft swell from the NW but with a short 7‑second period and a 25 mph wind straight onshore. Wave energy is weak at 330, and it’s just a choppy, blown‑out scene. That afternoon gets worse: 7 ft but a near gale (31 mph) and 749 energy – rough, but not surfable. Sunday 19 July offers a little clean‑up with a clear sky and NNW wind, but it’s cross‑onshore at 16 mph, and the 4 ft NW swell has a 9‑second period, only 307 energy – still poor. The pattern continues: Monday through Wednesday see small waves (3 ft to 6 ft) with onshore or cross‑onshore winds, energies mostly under 400. By Thursday 23 July the wind turns cross‑onshore again, 4 ft NW swell, 9‑second period, 238 energy – but the comment says “poor surf conditions” and it’s moderate cross‑onshore and choppy. Friday 24 July drops to 3 ft and 2 ft, barely a ripple. Through the end of July and into August, the story repeats: every day has onshore or cross‑onshore wind, weak swell, and poor quality. Even the biggest pulse on Sunday 2 August – 8 ft from the WNW with 8‑second period and 762 energy – is ruined by a fresh breeze (22 mph) directly onshore. That’s way too big for beginners anyway, and with the wind it’s just a washing machine. For any surfer, this is a washout. The only thing worth noting is that the spot is exposed to the west, and the optimum swell direction is W, but the forecasts have NW, WNW, and WSW – never a clean, lined‑up west swell with light wind. So save your energy, maybe check the kite setup if you’re into that, because the wind is strong enough. But for paddle surfing, it’s a no‑go. See you next time, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 |
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 kJ | 73 | 330 | 749 | 309 | 307 | 122 | 53 | 82 | 104 | 51 | 64 | 45 | 118 | 340 | 517 | 571 | 225 | 220 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:33AM2.28m | 5:46PM2.59m | 6:16AM2.21m | 6:26PM2.55m | 6:54AM2.15m | 7:03PM2.49m | 7:32AM2.12m | 7:44PM2.40m | 8:17AM2.10m | 8:37PM2.27m | 9:13AM2.06m | 9:42PM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.31m | 11:44AM0.51m | 00:19AM0.44m | 12:25PM0.61m | 00:58AM0.56m | 1:02PM0.67m | 1:34AM0.63m | 1:40PM0.68m | 2:13AM0.64m | 2:25PM0.67m | 3:00AM0.66m | 3:22PM0.69m | 3:57AM0.72m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 225 | — | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNE 4 | NW 9 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 73 | 330 | 749 | 309 | 307 | 122 | 53 | 82 | 104 | 51 | 64 | 45 | 118 | 340 | 517 | 571 | 13 | 220 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 907 | 620 | 621 | 621 | 620 | 621 | 359 | 235 | 554 | 621 | 557 | 621 | 1348 | 554 | 363 | 24 | 704 | 621 | 621 |
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