
Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, W swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. 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+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and we’re looking at the next stretch of days for Alnes Lighthouse. Straight up, you’re gonna be waiting a good while for a proper window, so patience is gonna be the name of the game.
The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are a mess with lumpy, cross-onshore and cross-shore winds, and the swell is all over the place. That Friday morning has a solid 8ft of swell, but with a fresh cross-shore, it’s just a washing machine. Nothing to get excited about.
Your first real chance comes on Saturday the 25th. The morning sees a clean 6ft swell from the west with a light cross-offshore breeze, making it rideable. The afternoon cleans up even more with a gentle offshore wind from the SE, dropping the swell a touch to 5ft. The combined swell energy is moderate (539 in the morning, dropping to 357 in the afternoon). This is the best of the first week, but it’s not a classic. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit is your friend.
After that, it goes back to rubbish. Sunday the 26th through the rest of the week is a battle of fresh to strong cross-shore winds, and the swell keeps pumping but it’s messy. Monday the 27th has a 6ft swell but again, blown out. There’s a brief flicker of hope on Tuesday the 30th with a clean 5ft swell in the morning, but it’s only marginal.
The second week is a real struggle. The first few days of August are weak. Sunday the 2nd has a 5ft swell but it’s cross-shore and choppy. The real standout, and it’s a long way off, is Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is glassy as, with a 3ft swell from the NW. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but with glassy conditions, you can make anything work. The energy is weak (103), so don’t expect barrels, but it will be clean. This is your best bet in the whole window, but it’s a long way out so keep an eye on it.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning also has a glassy, 3ft, but again, it’s a short period and the energy is weak (107). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The rest of the second week drops off to tiny, weak swell with poor conditions.
So, to sum it up: the first real chance is Saturday the 25th, but the best, most promising surf in the whole 16 days is the glassy morning of Monday the 3rd of August. Everything else is a waiting game. It’s a patchy run, but it tends not to stay poor for long. Keep your board waxed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the S by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 |
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123 | 90 | 55 | 421 | 929 | 881 | 691 | 539 | 357 | 517 | 720 | 716 | 578 | 361 | 132 | 237 | 196 | 188 | 550 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:37AM1.28m | 7:16PM1.25m | 7:49AM1.24m | 8:22PM1.28m | 8:59AM1.25m | 9:22PM1.33m | 9:59AM1.30m | 10:14PM1.42m | 10:47AM1.36m | 10:58PM1.50m | 11:28AM1.42m | 11:38PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:34AM0.57m | 1:10PM0.57m | 1:48AM0.60m | 2:19PM0.62m | 3:01AM0.58m | 3:24PM0.61m | 4:01AM0.53m | 4:16PM0.57m | 4:50AM0.46m | 5:00PM0.50m | 5:32AM0.37m | 5:37PM0.43m | |||||||
— | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | |
10:53 | — | — | 10:51 | — | — | 10:47 | — | — | 10:45 | — | — | 10:43 | — | — | 10:39 | — | — | 10:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 7 | W 9 | NNW 8 |
123 | 90 | 32 | 4 | — | — | 691 | 539 | 357 | — | 720 | 716 | 578 | 361 | 132 | 45 | 196 | 87 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 7 | N 9 |
49 | 44 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | 96 | 71 | 122 | 27 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | N 7 | — |
33 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 39 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 7 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 |
— | — | 55 | 421 | 929 | 881 | — | — | — | 517 | — | — | — | — | 97 | 237 | — | 188 | 550 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 615 | 963 | 657 | 657 | 657 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 615 | 615 | 1185 | 1370 | 595 | 656 | 609 | 82 | 609 | 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.










