Surf Forecasts:
Sele surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NW swell with 700 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sele in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sele over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 14 | 41 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 215 | 493 | 574 | 440 | 700 | 326 | 136 | 39 | 77 | 37 | 43 | 222 | 191 | 131 | 82 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:13PM0.28m | 3:33AM0.28m | 3:49PM0.27m | 4:10AM0.25m | 4:31PM0.24m | 4:56AM0.22m | 5:29PM0.22m | 6:04AM0.20m | 7:05PM0.21m | 7:58AM0.20m | 9:06PM0.22m | 9:40AM0.21m | 10:13PM0.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.07m | 9:22PM0.07m | 9:36AM0.09m | 9:48PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.11m | 10:13PM0.12m | 10:18AM0.13m | 11:13PM0.14m | 1:22PM0.14m | 3:12AM0.14m | 3:26PM0.13m | 4:22AM0.12m | 4:22PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 10 | — | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 41 | 9 | 28 | 30 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 37 | 16 | 222 | 191 | 131 | 82 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 13 | SW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 20 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 18 | 19 | 49 | 25 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 6 | NW 8 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | 215 | 493 | 574 | 440 | 700 | 326 | 136 | 39 | 77 | 3 | 43 | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 503 | 596 | 400 | 768 | 659 | 1007 | 544 | 584 | 562 | 527 | 527 | 562 | 439 | 498 | 454 | 262 | 262 | 0 | 0 | 369 | 0 |
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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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