Surf Forecasts:
Sele surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,925 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sele this week:
The surf forecast for Sele over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sele in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sele over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 7 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 611 | 318 | 107 | 63 | 161 | 1334 | 773 | 902 | 1083 | 1548 | 1041 | 961 | 716 | 669 | 516 | 112 | 559 | 297 | 119 | 369 | 1000 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 3:15PM0.28m | 4:00AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.25m | 5:29AM0.20m | 5:47PM0.23m | 8:31AM0.20m | 8:30PM0.24m | 9:47AM0.22m | 9:43PM0.27m | 10:30AM0.25m | 10:30PM0.29m | 11:02AM0.28m | 11:06PM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55AM0.07m | 9:38PM0.06m | 9:44AM0.10m | 10:56PM0.09m | 11:05AM0.13m | 00:59AM0.11m | 1:15PM0.14m | 2:45AM0.09m | 2:50PM0.12m | 3:45AM0.06m | 3:50PM0.08m | 4:27AM0.04m | 4:35PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
mm | 16 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 9 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 4 |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | — | W 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 6 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 7 | — |
| kJ | 611 | 318 | 103 | 62 | 100 | — | 773 | 902 | 1083 | 1548 | 1041 | 94 | 716 | 669 | 516 | 86 | 559 | 297 | 119 | 369 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | — | NW 6 | NNW 5 | WSW 9 | — |
| kJ | 137 | 128 | 107 | 31 | 18 | — | — | 340 | 223 | 77 | 19 | — | 55 | 28 | 26 | 112 | — | 38 | 3 | 158 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 10 | — | WNW 12 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | W 12 | — | — | — | W 10 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 55 | — | 28 | — | — | 203 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 77 | — | — | — | 52 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WNW 11 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | WSW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 63 | 161 | 1334 | 207 | — | — | — | 26 | 961 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | 1000 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 485 | 462 | 838 | 523 | 824 | 1009 | 795 | 860 | 462 | 583 | 1034 | 1197 | 456 | 263 | 0 | 102 | 400 | 102 | 263 | 262 | 313 |
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Information about the Sele Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sele provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sele can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sele 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 (Sele) 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 Sele 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 Sele, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South and West Norway, consider staying in Sandnes which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around South and West Norway where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tananger which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Stavanger, Randaberg and Tau.
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