
Surf Forecasts:
Alnes Lighthouse surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alnes Lighthouse over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a flat patch for Alnes Lighthouse (Norway), a point break that’s fairly exposed to the swell. The first week is honestly a write-off for any decent surfing. From Tuesday the 14th right through to Thursday the 23rd, it’s a long run of poor surf conditions. You’ve got cross-shore breezes, choppy water, and small, weak swell with combined energy mostly under 200, and sometimes under 100. Not worth paddling out for anything decent. There’s a short window on the morning of Thursday the 23rd where it goes glassy with calm wind and a clean 4ft swell from the west at 8 seconds, but the energy is still only 178 and the conditions are described as very ordinary. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.
Then, Friday the 24th brings a change. The morning shows glassy conditions again with a 3ft WSW swell at 7 seconds, but energy is weak (118). It’s the Friday afternoon that starts to get interesting. Swell size jumps to 7ft from the west at 7 seconds, and combined energy hits 417 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is light cross-shore, so the surf is a little bumpy but with that size, it’s worth a look. Conditions are described as marginal, but the size is there.
Now, the standout. Saturday the 25th of July is the day to circle. The morning session is looking excellent for experienced surfers. We’ve got an 8ft swell from the west with a very long period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a massive 2141, which is strong. The wind is calm and glassy. This is a point break, so that long-period west swell will wrap in nicely and line up. The afternoon is still solid, with a 8ft west swell at 12 seconds and energy of 1494, though the wind switches to a light cross-onshore. The morning is the pick though – clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew only. This break can draw a crowd sometimes, so get in early.
After that, Sunday the 26th drops back down to a 5ft west swell at 10 seconds, with cross-shore winds. Combined energy is 468, but conditions are only marginal. It’s a drop-off from the Saturday peak. Monday and Tuesday of the following week look average to poor, with onshore winds and lumpy surf. However, Tuesday the 28th afternoon has a late bright spot: a 5ft west swell at 9 seconds, with light offshore wind from the southeast. The energy is 336 and conditions are clean. It’s a good session for intermediates, and the wind is offshore, which makes it a solid option later in the period.
The water temp is sitting at 56° with an anomaly of +0.4°, so it is about average for the time of year – nothing unusual there.
So to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a bust. The real action is Saturday the 25th morning – that is the best session on offer by a long shot, with strong, clean, long-period groundswell. If you miss that, Tuesday the 28th afternoon has a decent offshore window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat morning, near gales from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | W 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | N 8 | WSW 5 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
181 | 140 | 147 | 308 | 256 | 86 | 57 | 45 | 40 | 120 | 165 | 334 | 101 | 121 | 180 | 79 | 38 | 41 | 69 | 49 | 169 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:46AM1.65m | 00:00AM1.80m | 12:38PM1.67m | 00:48AM1.86m | 1:27PM1.66m | 1:34AM1.87m | 2:15PM1.60m | 2:20AM1.83m | 3:01PM1.53m | 3:05AM1.74m | 3:46PM1.45m | 3:51AM1.63m | 4:32PM1.37m | 4:40AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:58PM0.20m | 6:33AM-0.01m | 6:46PM0.18m | 7:23AM-0.07m | 7:32PM0.17m | 8:11AM-0.08m | 8:17PM0.20m | 8:57AM-0.03m | 9:01PM0.25m | 9:43AM0.06m | 9:47PM0.33m | 10:29AM0.19m | 10:35PM0.41m | ||||||||
4:09 | — | — | 4:11 | — | — | 4:13 | — | — | 4:16 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 11:12 | — | — | 11:09 | — | — | 11:07 | — | — | 11:06 | — | — | 11:02 | — | — | 11:00 | — | — | 10:59 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | — | NW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | NW 6 | NW 8 |
181 | 140 | 147 | 308 | 256 | 86 | 57 | 45 | 39 | 120 | 68 | — | 99 | 92 | 46 | 79 | 38 | 18 | 69 | 41 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 12 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | N 9 | W 7 | N 8 | N 8 |
4 | 32 | 133 | — | — | 48 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 28 | — | — | 101 | — | — | 21 | 21 | 41 | 8 | 49 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 40 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 10 | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 165 | 334 | — | 121 | 180 | — | — | — | 11 | 44 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 82 | 626 | 837 | 749 | 729 | 677 | 678 | 728 | 82 | 744 | 677 | 405 | 490 | 697 | 688 | 657 |
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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.
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