
Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with 6,002 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alnes Lighthouse this week:
The surf forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alnes Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
885 | 2225 | 1066 | 1188 | 2444 | 1095 | 911 | 476 | 308 | 335 | 535 | 1021 | 2111 | 1690 | 890 | 755 | 615 | 273 | 1898 | 5720 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:23PM1.24m | 6:29AM1.13m | 6:55PM1.21m | 8:08AM1.14m | 8:22PM1.27m | 9:16AM1.21m | 9:20PM1.37m | 10:01AM1.30m | 10:03PM1.48m | 10:38AM1.40m | 10:40PM1.58m | 11:11AM1.50m | 11:15PM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM0.68m | 12:45PM0.78m | 2:03AM0.66m | 2:23PM0.74m | 3:15AM0.56m | 3:24PM0.63m | 4:02AM0.43m | 4:06PM0.51m | 4:38AM0.30m | 4:42PM0.39m | 5:10AM0.17m | 5:16PM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | 10 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | N 8 | W 10 | W 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | W 16 |
313 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1095 | 911 | 476 | 308 | 49 | 535 | 1021 | 2111 | 1690 | 890 | 755 | 615 | 180 | — | 5720 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | 372 | 163 | 84 | 65 | — | 20 | 10 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | — |
885 | 2225 | 1066 | 1188 | 2444 | — | — | — | — | 335 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 273 | 1898 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 615 | 615 | 1185 | 1185 | 656 | 57 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 405 | 58 | 82 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 82 | 0 |
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Information about the Alnes Lighthouse Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alnes Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alnes Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alnes Lighthouse 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 (Alnes Lighthouse) 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 Alnes Lighthouse 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.
Are you planning a holiday in South and West Norway? If you are looking for accommodation near Alnes Lighthouse, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South and West Norway, consider staying in Alesund which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around South and West Norway where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Stranda which is 52 km (32 miles) away, Molde and Svelgen.










