
Surf Forecasts:
Ulla surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ulla this week:
The surf forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ulla in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 11 | W 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | W 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WSW 7 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
162 | 103 | 63 | 87 | 1035 | 1091 | 270 | 411 | 386 | 412 | 545 | 785 | 2679 | 242 | 194 | 202 | 47 | 132 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:19AM1.50m | 3:32PM1.46m | 4:05AM1.36m | 4:19PM1.36m | 5:05AM1.24m | 5:27PM1.27m | 6:35AM1.16m | 7:03PM1.25m | 8:14AM1.18m | 8:28PM1.32m | 9:19AM1.26m | 9:24PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.36m | 9:29AM0.50m | 9:54PM0.49m | 10:10AM0.64m | 10:49PM0.62m | 11:09AM0.76m | 00:17AM0.70m | 12:47PM0.80m | 2:04AM0.68m | 2:24PM0.75m | 3:16AM0.57m | 3:23PM0.64m | 4:01AM0.44m | ||||||
— | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
7:58 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 11 | W 12 | WNW 12 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 |
162 | 103 | 63 | 87 | 1035 | 1091 | 270 | 411 | 123 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 2679 | 242 | 194 | 202 | 47 | 20 | 164 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNW 10 | N 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | N 8 |
30 | 59 | 32 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 10 | 36 | 55 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | WSW 6 | W 19 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | NW 12 | N 7 | — | W 19 |
14 | — | 13 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SW 6 | S 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 12 | WSW 2 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 77 | 4 | 386 | 412 | 545 | 785 | 169 | 115 | 115 | 1 | 18 | 132 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 617 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 708 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 590 | 708 | 1061 | 679 | 680 | 677 | 0 | 428 | 432 |
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Information about the Ulla Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ulla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ulla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ulla 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 (Ulla) 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 Ulla 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.
Ulla is 24 km (15 miles) from Alesund. If you plan a holiday in South and West Norway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Alesund. Alesund has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










