
Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, W swell with 517 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. 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 (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Honestly, this forecast is a bit of a heartbreaker for the Alnes Lighthouse (point) area. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead. The only real window where you might even think about paddling out is the very first afternoon, and even then, it’s a struggle.
The story starts Saturday afternoon, August 1st. We’ve got a northwest swell coming in at 6ft with a period of 8 seconds, which is just okay. The combined wave energy is sitting at 337, so there’s moderate power in the water. The wind is a cross-off from the south at 12 mph, so the face will be clean. The water temp is 56°, about average for the time of year. This is your best bet, but it’s a marginal call. The score is low, and it’s really just the only option on the table.
Then we hit a wall. From Sunday morning, August 2nd, all the way through to Wednesday morning, August 13th, it’s a desert of poor surf. The wind is either cross, cross-on, or just too strong, and the swell window is mostly small and messy. There’s a brief flicker on Tuesday morning, August 4th, with a tiny 3ft swell, but it’s cross-on and weak. For kite surfers, those strong winds from the 11th to the 12th might look interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
Finally, on Thursday afternoon, August 13th, we get a tiny glimmer. A 3ft swell from the west with a 6-second period and light cross-off wind from the east at 9 mph. The energy is 147, so it’s weak, but it’s the only surfable moment in the entire second week. Conditions are ordinary, but at least it’s clean. The swell is small, so it’s not for the shortboarders, but a log might get a few grovelly ones.
The big takeaway? The first Saturday afternoon is the only thing close to a standout, and it’s a low-quality one. The rest of the 16 days is a long, dry spell. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 8 | W 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | N 7 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
336 | 272 | 182 | 473 | 517 | 376 | 295 | 166 | 70 | 51 | 30 | 23 | 36 | 74 | 109 | 98 | 83 | 34 | 17 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:55AM1.70m | 2:23PM1.48m | 2:30AM1.67m | 2:59PM1.47m | 3:07AM1.61m | 3:39PM1.44m | 3:49AM1.54m | 4:25PM1.41m | 4:40AM1.46m | 5:20PM1.37m | 5:45AM1.39m | 6:29PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.26m | 8:23AM0.13m | 8:22PM0.27m | 8:56AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.30m | 9:32AM0.20m | 9:39PM0.35m | 10:13AM0.28m | 10:28PM0.42m | 11:04AM0.37m | 11:30PM0.48m | 12:11PM0.46m | 00:51AM0.51m | |||||||
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | 10:25 | — | — | 10:22 | — | — | 10:20 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:07 | |
mm | — | 12 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | NW 7 | N 10 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | N 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 9 |
1 | 1 | 65 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 70 | 51 | 30 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 6 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 7 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 17 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | — |
336 | 272 | 182 | 473 | 517 | 376 | 295 | 166 | — | — | — | 5 | 36 | 74 | 109 | 98 | 83 | 34 | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1482 | 733 | 718 | 697 | 656 | 595 | 667 | 708 | 57 | 666 | 410 | 677 | 749 | 691 | 885 | 1373 | 1238 | 445 | 445 | 445 |
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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.











