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Ulla surfForecast / South and West / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 14 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Ulla surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ulla sea temperature is
7.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ulla in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 7 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | W 9 | NW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | NW 8 | WSW 7 | |
216 | 346 | 340 | 227 | 203 | 72 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 44 | 50 | 195 | 176 | 155 | 103 | 61 | 38 | 17 | 25 | 9 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:38AM1.58m | 10:17PM1.62m | 10:27AM1.69m | 10:59PM1.73m | 11:15AM1.78m | 11:42PM1.81m | 12:03PM1.83m | 00:25AM1.86m | 12:52PM1.83m | 1:10AM1.86m | 1:43PM1.77m | 1:58AM1.83m | 2:38PM1.67m | 2:49AM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.15m | 4:26AM0.27m | 4:49PM0.08m | 5:12AM0.16m | 5:34PM0.05m | 5:58AM0.07m | 6:19PM0.06m | 6:45AM0.03m | 7:06PM0.12m | 7:35AM0.02m | 7:54PM0.21m | 8:28AM0.06m | 8:44PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:24 | — | — | 10:28 | — | — | 10:30 | — | — | 10:32 | — | — | 10:36 | — | — | 10:38 | — | — | 10:42 |
2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
-3 | -3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | SW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 7 |
 kJ | 64 | 40 | 340 | 227 | 203 | 72 | 37 | 33 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 195 | 176 | 155 | 103 | 61 | 38 | 17 | 25 | 9 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 20 | 9 | 16 | 28 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 28 | 50 | 77 | 69 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 13 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | W 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 39 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 216 | 346 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1414 | 708 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 25 | 631 | 617 | 648 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 652 | 80 |
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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.
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