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Ulla surfForecast / South and West / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 17 Apr 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
6.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (Apr 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ulla in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 166 | 72 | 60 | 54 | 82 | 47 | 189 | 117 | 73 | 142 | 57 | 189 | 176 | 106 | 106 | 216 | 184 | 150 | 127 | 79 | 59 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:09AM 1.81 | 12:22PM 1.87 | 12:47AM 1.85 | 1:06PM 1.87 | 1:27AM 1.84 | 1:52PM 1.81 | 2:10AM 1.79 | 2:42PM 1.70 | 2:57AM 1.70 | 3:39PM 1.56 | 3:53AM 1.60 | 4:48PM 1.41 | 5:01AM 1.50 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:01PM -0.04 | 6:19AM 0.06 | 6:41PM -0.03 | 7:00AM 0.03 | 7:22PM 0.03 | 7:44AM 0.04 | 8:06PM 0.15 | 8:32AM 0.10 | 8:53PM 0.29 | 9:26AM 0.20 | 9:47PM 0.44 | 10:32AM 0.31 | 10:53PM 0.57 | 11:53AM 0.38 | |||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:41 | ||
| Sunset | 9:06 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||
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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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