
Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, W swell with 3,499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alnes Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 10 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 7 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
989 | 374 | 206 | 124 | 188 | 3499 | 2708 | 1949 | 887 | 1150 | 731 | 1476 | 2080 | 2963 | 2078 | 1316 | 483 | 313 | 176 | 452 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:56PM1.51m | 3:20AM1.45m | 3:33PM1.42m | 4:05AM1.32m | 4:18PM1.32m | 5:03AM1.21m | 5:23PM1.24m | 6:29AM1.13m | 6:55PM1.21m | 8:08AM1.14m | 8:22PM1.27m | 9:16AM1.21m | 9:20PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:13PM0.35m | 9:30AM0.49m | 9:55PM0.47m | 10:10AM0.62m | 10:49PM0.60m | 11:07AM0.74m | 00:16AM0.68m | 12:45PM0.78m | 2:03AM0.66m | 2:23PM0.74m | 3:15AM0.56m | 3:24PM0.63m | 4:02AM0.43m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
7:58 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | W 10 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | N 8 | WNW 11 | N 7 | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | N 8 | WNW 18 |
989 | 374 | 206 | 124 | 188 | 3499 | 2708 | 1949 | 887 | 4 | 153 | 1 | — | — | 2078 | 1316 | 483 | 313 | 58 | 360 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | W 10 | N 8 |
— | 66 | 114 | 100 | 71 | 42 | 28 | 20 | 11 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 28 | 44 | 52 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | WSW 5 | — | WNW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | WNW 21 | — |
— | 14 | 19 | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | 44 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1150 | 731 | 1476 | 2080 | 2963 | — | — | — | — | 176 | 452 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 655 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 733 | 82 | 82 | 615 | 615 | 615 | 615 | 1039 | 0 | 658 | 0 | 0 | 405 | 405 |
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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.










