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Alnes Lighthouse surfForecast / South and West / Norway
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Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alnes Lighthouse sea temperature is
8.0° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, near gales from the NE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | |
710 | 447 | 411 | 683 | 523 | 341 | 1019 | 2160 | 1932 | 1429 | 1208 | 862 | 476 | 273 | 166 | 220 | 776 | 1026 | 974 | 367 | 214 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 3:54AM1.55m | 4:49PM1.37m | 5:01AM1.45m | 6:14PM1.27m | 6:22AM1.40m | 7:44PM1.26m | 7:43AM1.41m | 8:55PM1.31m | 8:51AM1.45m | 9:47PM1.38m | 9:44AM1.51m | 10:27PM1.45m | 10:28AM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.43m | 10:35AM0.30m | 10:56PM0.56m | 11:56AM0.36m | 00:19AM0.62m | 1:22PM0.36m | 1:45AM0.61m | 2:36PM0.30m | 2:55AM0.53m | 3:33PM0.23m | 3:49AM0.43m | 4:18PM0.17m | 4:34AM0.34m | 4:57PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:26 | — | |
9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 | — | 9:40 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -7 | -7 | -3 | -1 | 0 | -2 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -4 | -1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 12 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 |
710 | 447 | 411 | 683 | 523 | 341 | 1019 | — | 1932 | 1429 | 1208 | 862 | 476 | 273 | 166 | 37 | 776 | 1026 | 974 | 367 | 214 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | W 14 |
52 | 18 | 43 | 50 | 42 | 25 | 5 | — | 105 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 51 | 71 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 18 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 |
— | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 52 | — | 2160 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 220 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 615 | 619 | 677 | 619 | 733 | 1149 | 822 | 697 | 648 | 490 | 0 | 670 | 0 | 10 | 630 | 741 | 677 | 626 | 405 | 408 | 58 |
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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.












