Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough outlook for us. We’re looking at a long stretch where things just aren’t shaping up for a proper paddle.

The main break in the frame is Nordseeklinik Westerland (Sylt). The water is sitting at 67°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for the time of year – that’s very unusual and a real treat. But that’s where the good news almost ends.

We’ve got no surf to speak of for the first few days. The first real pulse of swell arrives on Friday 3rd July, but it’s a write-off. You’re looking at a 8ft swell from the WNW, but it’s getting smashed by a 31 mph onshore wind. The wave energy is moderate at 943, but the quality is just not there. That’s a full-blown washing machine, not a surf session.

Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th stay messy. The swell drops and the wind is still cross-on or onshore and strong. We’re seeing combined energy values as low as 62 and 96, meaning very weak, unorganised waves. Monday the 6th is more of the same with a 22 mph cross-on breeze. It’s a real grind.

We get another pulse on Thursday 9th July – a 8ft NW swell, period hitting 9 seconds, and combined energy climbing to 777. That’s a decent amount of water moving. But again, that onshore wind from the NW is ruining it. The forecast says “poor surf conditions” across the board.

The entire first week and into the second is just a barrage of onshore wind. From Friday 3rd all the way through to Monday 13th, it’s relentless. We see a bit of a window on Saturday 12th morning with some glassy conditions and a tiny 1.0ft swell, but the period is only 5 seconds, and combined energy is a weak 4. There’s nothing to ride there. There’s a gap of several days where there’s really no recommendation at all.

Things get interesting on Wednesday 15th July. In the morning we get glassy conditions again, with a 3ft swell from the WNW. The combined energy is 45, weak, but the period is short at 5 seconds. It’s on the small side, but glassy is glassy. That’s a rare clean moment. Then on Thursday 16th July, we get a little glimmer. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the WNW with an 8-second period. The wind is cross-offshore from the S at only 9 mph, and the conditions are described as “clean.” The combined energy is 76. It’s not pumping, but for this stretch, it’s the best we’ve got. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

That’s the pick of the bunch. After that, it’s back to strong onshore winds and tiny, weak waves through to the 18th. We’ve got a blank run that’s more normal for this area when the wind sets in like this.

So, to be honest, if you’re desperate for a splash, the Thursday 16th morning at Nordseeklinik Westerland is your best bet. It’ll be small and weak, but at least it’s clean. Otherwise, keep the board in the van and wait for a better forecast.

Rusty.

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