
Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, W swell with 6,522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 13 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 11 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 |
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1087 | 647 | 284 | 177 | 133 | 65 | 393 | 460 | 1659 | 866 | 1318 | 1027 | 6522 | 4261 | 3835 | 1378 | 1796 | 1323 | 756 | 486 | 799 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.68m | 00:24AM1.74m | 12:44PM1.69m | 1:00AM1.70m | 1:15PM1.67m | 1:35AM1.63m | 1:47PM1.62m | 2:12AM1.54m | 2:21PM1.55m | 2:50AM1.43m | 2:58PM1.47m | 3:34AM1.31m | 3:43PM1.37m | 4:29AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:25PM0.11m | 6:45AM0.07m | 7:00PM0.12m | 7:17AM0.17m | 7:34PM0.17m | 7:48AM0.28m | 8:08PM0.25m | 8:20AM0.40m | 8:44PM0.35m | 8:53AM0.52m | 9:26PM0.46m | 9:31AM0.63m | 10:20PM0.57m | ||||||||
8:07 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 13 | W 11 | W 13 | WSW 11 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | W 12 |
1087 | 647 | 284 | 177 | 133 | 35 | 393 | 460 | 1659 | 866 | 1318 | 1027 | 6522 | 4261 | 3835 | 1378 | 1796 | 1323 | 756 | 486 | 799 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | WSW 6 | W 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | WNW 14 | N 9 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | WNW 17 | NNW 10 | NW 15 | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 11 |
51 | 50 | 34 | 22 | 42 | 65 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 239 | 2 | 103 | 94 | 1588 | 20 | 456 | — | 726 | 547 | 446 | 256 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | — |
— | — | — | — | 26 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 242 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | SE 2 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | W 13 | — | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 90 | 1145 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 615 | 445 | 0 | 82 | 615 | 82 | 656 | 490 | 621 | 58 | 0 | 10 | 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.










