
Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with 4,624 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with NNW 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 6th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2593 | 2019 | 1156 | 1026 | 587 | 216 | 188 | 149 | 153 | 281 | 319 | 546 | 415 | 293 | 232 | 381 | 463 | 414 | 825 | 589 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:16PM1.45m | 8:16AM1.38m | 8:15PM1.51m | 9:01AM1.47m | 9:04PM1.56m | 9:38AM1.54m | 9:46PM1.60m | 10:12AM1.60m | 10:25PM1.62m | 10:44AM1.65m | 11:02PM1.62m | 11:16AM1.67m | 11:38PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:01AM0.21m | 2:19PM0.43m | 2:50AM0.16m | 3:08PM0.33m | 3:32AM0.13m | 3:50PM0.25m | 4:10AM0.14m | 4:29PM0.20m | 4:44AM0.17m | 5:04PM0.18m | 5:18AM0.22m | 5:39PM0.18m | ||||||||
— | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | |
4:21 | — | — | 4:17 | — | — | 4:15 | — | — | 4:12 | — | — | 4:08 | — | — | 4:07 | — | — | 4:04 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 7 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 | WNW 8 |
6 | 2019 | 1156 | 1026 | 587 | 216 | 147 | 149 | 153 | 281 | 319 | 546 | 415 | 293 | 232 | 381 | 463 | 414 | 127 | 589 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 12 | WNW 7 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | N 9 | — | N 9 |
— | — | 880 | 584 | 273 | 196 | 188 | 96 | 125 | 69 | 79 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | — | 2 | — | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | N 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | 48 | 42 | 25 | 48 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | W 8 | SW 6 |
2593 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 36 | 40 | 73 | 825 | 187 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 609 | 609 | 609 | 490 | 10 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 409 | 632 | 609 | 609 | 82 | 656 | 82 |
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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.










