Alnes Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 62.48° N 5.97° E

Alnes Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Alnes Lighthouse sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.4° 

Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,398 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a stretch ahead that starts off pretty slow, but there’s a solid pulse building for the start of next week. The main event is pointing toward a point break on the west-facing side of the region, and it’s worth keeping an eye on.

The first real option comes up on Wednesday morning, July 29th, at Alnes Lighthouse. It’s a point break, fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s looking for a clean NW groundswell. We’re looking at small waves, around 3ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (166), so it’s not a powerhouse, but the wind is glassy from the WSW. That’s a rare treat, making for some clean, user-friendly conditions. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s a slow start, but for a Wednesday morning session, you could do worse.

After that, the outlook turns a bit ugly. Thursday the 30th through the weekend sees a bump in swell size, but the wind is a mess – cross-on, cross-off, and just generally strong. Conditions look poor, and the energy is moderate at best. It’s not worth paddling out for.

The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Monday, August 3rd. The swell builds overnight, and by Monday morning we’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1190 (strong). That’s a proper pulse. The wind is cross-off from the SSW, which should keep the face of the point clean. This is a setup for some powerful, proper waves. It’s a bit on the bigger side, so it’s more for the experienced crew – beginners should sit this one out. The afternoon holds similar size at 8ft, but the energy is still high (975). This is the best on offer.

Tuesday the 4th starts clean again with a glassy morning and 4ft swell, but the energy is moderate and the period is short (6 seconds), so it won’t have the same punch as Monday.

The rest of the second week drops off significantly. From Wednesday the 5th onward, the swell fades out with small, weak waves and mostly messy wind. There’s a brief glimmer on the 11th with a 3ft swell and offshore wind, but it’s nothing to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: this week is a slow burner, with a proper window of clean, glassy conditions on Wednesday morning. But the real highlight is next Monday, August 3rd, at Alnes Lighthouse. That’s the one. Mark it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, moderate winds from the SW by Mon night).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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NNW
8
0.7
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1.7
W
9
1.2
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8
0.8
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7
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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58
561
465
187
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72
164
277
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277
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285
378
1768
830
958
442
109
126
189
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
SSW
30
SW
20
WSW
15
W
30
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30
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30
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30
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25
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35
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25
SSE
30
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35
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NNW
35
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High Tide
12:05PM1.45m
00:14AM1.66m
12:41PM1.48m
00:48AM1.70m
1:15PM1.49m
1:22AM1.71m
1:49PM1.49m
1:55AM1.70m
2:23PM1.48m
2:30AM1.67m
2:59PM1.47m
3:07AM1.61m
3:39PM1.44m
3:49AM1.54m
Low Tide
6:12PM0.36m
6:46AM0.22m
6:44PM0.31m
7:19AM0.16m
7:16PM0.28m
7:51AM0.13m
7:48PM0.26m
8:23AM0.13m
8:22PM0.27m
8:56AM0.15m
8:58PM0.30m
9:32AM0.20m
9:39PM0.35m
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Feels °C
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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.

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