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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
7.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 12th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | |
287 | 281 | 159 | 173 | 173 | 151 | 108 | 84 | 280 | 194 | 389 | 1134 | 1276 | 651 | 216 | 96 | 486 | 840 | 1188 | 1628 | 1500 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 2:44PM1.39m | 2:53AM1.49m | 3:27PM1.29m | 3:38AM1.42m | 4:19PM1.20m | 4:32AM1.35m | 5:24PM1.14m | 5:37AM1.31m | 6:40PM1.14m | 6:46AM1.31m | 7:48PM1.21m | 7:50AM1.36m | 8:44PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41AM0.38m | 8:43PM0.52m | 9:24AM0.45m | 9:22PM0.59m | 10:15AM0.52m | 10:09PM0.64m | 11:18AM0.55m | 11:13PM0.67m | 12:29PM0.53m | 00:32AM0.66m | 1:36PM0.45m | 1:47AM0.60m | 2:31PM0.35m | 2:48AM0.50m | |||||||
5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:17 | |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 | |
Temp °C | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
-3 | -3 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | -5 | -6 | -5 | -2 | 4 | 0 | -1 | -2 | 0 | -1 | -2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
287 | 281 | 159 | 173 | 173 | 151 | 108 | 84 | 280 | 194 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 651 | 216 | 96 | 486 | 48 | 17 | 35 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 10 | NW 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 13 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | — | NW 15 | WNW 9 | W 8 |
14 | 113 | 77 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 51 | 45 | 30 | 14 | — | — | — | 18 | 33 | 103 | — | 8 | 8 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 16 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
10 | 17 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | W 7 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WNW 10 | — | ENE 2 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 |
1 | — | 64 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 389 | 1134 | 1276 | — | 1 | 27 | 148 | 840 | 1188 | 1628 | 1500 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 630 | 595 | 595 | 658 | 609 | 0 | 658 | 692 | 0 | 82 | 1370 | 655 | 655 | 595 | 409 | 82 | 621 | 405 | 615 | 615 | 733 |
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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.











