Westerland (Sylt) wind forecast, webcam & sea temperature
Updated 12 Oct, 14:00 UTC
Live cam by Surfcam Sylt via YouTube
Current conditions
Right now at Westerland (Sylt): 10 kts S, gusts 16, 0.5 m waves, water 15 °C — too light to kite.
Wind10 kts
Gusts16 kts
Direction S 182°
Waves 0.5 m
Temperature14 °C
🌊 Water temp15 °C
7-day forecast
| Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | 03 | 06 | 09 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 00 | |
| Wind | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
| Gusts | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| Direction | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
| Waves | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Temperature | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Times shown in local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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Tides (next 48 h)
Spot info
- Water: Sea
- Sports: WindsurfKitesurfSurf
- Best wind directions: WSW
Germany's North Sea flagship and home of the Windsurf World Cup since 1984. Autumn lows bring proper waves and gale-force sessions in front of the promenade.
Westerland (Sylt) sea temperature
Today: 15 °C
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
Monthly mean sea surface temperature, 2023–2025.
Westerland (Sylt) weather by month
Most days with 12+ kts: January, October and December.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg wind (kts) | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
| Days ≥12 kts | 87% | 75% | 72% | 64% | 67% | 66% | 75% | 68% | 71% | 86% | 79% | 84% |
| Waves (m) | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| Air high (°C) | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Water (°C) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
Model averages, 2023–2025 (Open-Meteo). Wind is the daytime mean, 08:00–20:00; a day counts when it has 3 or more daytime hours at 12 knots or above.
Westerland (Sylt) FAQ
- Is there a beach webcam at Westerland (Sylt)?
- Yes. The live beach webcam for Westerland (Sylt) is at the top of this page, next to the wind and wave forecast.
- What is the sea temperature at Westerland (Sylt)?
- Today the water is 15 °C. Over the year it runs from 4 °C in February to 19 °C in August (2023–2025 average).
- When is the best time to kitesurf at Westerland (Sylt)?
- January, October and December have the most days with 12 knots or more, on the 2023–2025 average.
- What wind direction works at Westerland (Sylt)?
- It works best in W, SW winds.
