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Sele surfForecast / South and West / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sele surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sele sea temperature is
8.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sele in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sele over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 5 | S 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 11 | WNW 14 | W 12 | |
45 | 109 | 376 | 273 | 94 | 79 | 91 | 28 | 18 | 14 | 27 | 87 | 104 | 53 | 26 | 30 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 36 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:28AM0.35m | 2:04PM0.28m | 2:08AM0.34m | 2:47PM0.25m | 2:51AM0.32m | 3:33PM0.22m | 3:39AM0.30m | 4:27PM0.20m | 4:34AM0.27m | 5:41PM0.20m | 5:42AM0.25m | 7:30PM0.20m | 7:06AM0.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM0.03m | 7:33AM0.00m | 7:30PM0.05m | 8:26AM0.02m | 8:14PM0.07m | 9:24AM0.05m | 9:03PM0.09m | 10:32AM0.07m | 10:07PM0.11m | 11:48AM0.09m | 11:34PM0.12m | 1:01PM0.09m | 1:06AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 |
 | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:20 | 10:22 |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 8 | W 16 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | W 12 |
 kJ | 37 | 19 | 376 | 20 | 94 | 79 | 91 | 28 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 104 | 53 | 26 | 13 | 50 | 36 | 9 | 21 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 14 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 6 | W 11 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | NW 11 | WNW 14 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | 72 | 59 | 34 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 36 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 12 | WSW 5 | W 11 | WSW 6 | W 13 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | — | SSW 5 | — | W 10 | WNW 8 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 7 | 11 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | SE 5 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 45 | 109 | 26 | 273 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 27 | 87 | — | 7 | — | 30 | — | — | 10 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 369 | 374 | 374 | 263 | 400 | 374 | 409 | 0 | 472 | 472 | 509 | 409 | 474 | 865 | 313 | 498 | 313 | 503 | 409 | 1 | 472 |
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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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