Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Alnes Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. We’ve got a stretch of surf on the horizon at Alnes Lighthouse (Ålesund). This is a point break, so it’s got that right-hand potential that gets the heart going. Let’s break it down.
The water is sitting at 55°F right now, which is about 1°F warmer than what’s normal for this time of year. Nothing too wild, just a touch of extra warmth.
Looking at the big picture, the first few days are a write-off. You’ve got onshore winds and messy, small waves making for pretty poor conditions. It’s not looking great until we get towards the end of the first week.
The real standout – the one I’d circle on the calendar – is Thursday, July 16th. By the afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the WSW. The wave energy is pumping at 689 (moderate-strong energy). The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period groundswell, but with those clean conditions, it’s going to be a proper session. This one’s shape could be a bit fat with that short period, but the lack of wind means you’ll be surfing glassy lines. Because the swell’s over 5ft, it’s maybe a bit much for absolute beginners, but it’s perfect for anyone with a bit of paddle power.
Before that, there’s a little glimmer of hope on Thursday, July 9th in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and you’ll find 5ft of swell from the WSW. It’s a bit short-period at 7 seconds, so the waves might be a bit weak and crumbly, but it’s clean. For the morning of Saturday, July 18th, there’s another chance with 6ft swell from the NW and light glassy winds. That one’s got decent energy, but it’s further out, so keep an eye on it.
Other than that, it’s a long, frustrating gap. From the 3rd up to the 8th, it’s mostly poor or marginal. The 16th is the clear winner.
Alright, keep your eyes on the horizon. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
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 kJ | 100 | 163 | 155 | 688 | 711 | 627 | 334 | 287 | 137 | 186 | 275 | 244 | 279 | 260 | 155 | 367 | 304 | 200 | 264 | 261 | 164 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:13PM1.41m | 2:20AM1.63m | 2:50PM1.37m | 2:57AM1.59m | 3:30PM1.34m | 3:36AM1.54m | 4:14PM1.32m | 4:20AM1.48m | 5:04PM1.32m | 5:12AM1.43m | 6:02PM1.33m | 6:14AM1.40m | 7:06PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17AM0.25m | 8:11PM0.37m | 8:53AM0.25m | 8:46PM0.39m | 9:29AM0.26m | 9:24PM0.41m | 10:08AM0.28m | 10:08PM0.45m | 10:52AM0.31m | 11:01PM0.48m | 11:44AM0.34m | 00:04AM0.51m | 12:45PM0.37m | 1:17AM0.50m | |||||||
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 | 3:47 | — | — | 3:48 | — | — | 3:49 | — | — | 3:51 | — | — | 3:54 | — | — | 3:56 | — | — | 3:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 11:30 | — | — | 11:30 | — | — | 11:29 | — | — | 11:27 | — | — | 11:25 | — | — | 11:23 | — | — | 11:22 |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 9 | N 5 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 100 | 163 | 45 | 1 | — | 627 | 334 | 287 | 137 | 186 | 275 | 244 | 279 | 260 | 155 | 367 | 304 | 200 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | N 12 |
| kJ | 25 | 48 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 133 | 99 | 55 | 39 | 39 | 54 | 91 | 35 | 20 | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 49 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 155 | 688 | 711 | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 264 | 261 | 164 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 703 | 656 | 82 | 655 | 609 | 445 | 656 | 710 | 615 | 648 | 657 | 0 | 609 | 632 | 609 | 988 | 1095 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 |
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