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Ulla surfForecast / South and West / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 20 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
8.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ulla in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 10 | |
9 | 11 | 76 | 142 | 123 | 73 | 84 | 158 | 257 | 140 | 90 | 187 | 198 | 225 | 204 | 181 | 191 | 259 | 155 | 222 | 384 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:38PM1.67m | 2:49AM1.76m | 3:37PM1.54m | 3:45AM1.68m | 4:43PM1.42m | 4:48AM1.59m | 5:56PM1.33m | 5:57AM1.51m | 7:09PM1.31m | 7:08AM1.47m | 8:13PM1.34m | 8:13AM1.46m | 9:06PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28AM0.06m | 8:44PM0.31m | 9:25AM0.13m | 9:39PM0.42m | 10:29AM0.20m | 10:40PM0.51m | 11:38AM0.27m | 11:50PM0.57m | 12:50PM0.30m | 1:05AM0.57m | 1:56PM0.31m | 2:14AM0.54m | 2:52PM0.30m | 3:13AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | 4:22 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:15 | — | — | 4:11 | — | — | 4:09 | — | — | 4:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:42 | — | — | 10:45 | — | — | 10:46 | — | — | 10:50 | — | — | 10:52 | — | — | 10:54 | — | — | 10:58 |
— | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 11 | 8 | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | NNW 8 | W 11 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 12 | NW 16 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 9 |
 kJ | 9 | 9 | 76 | 142 | 123 | 73 | 35 | 37 | 257 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | WNW 4 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | N 6 | NW 12 | N 12 | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 25 | 7 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 4 | W 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 84 | 158 | 96 | 140 | 90 | 187 | 198 | 225 | 204 | 181 | 191 | 259 | 155 | 222 | 384 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 692 | 631 | 25 | 0 | 631 | 0 | 631 | 0 | 631 | 631 | 718 | 678 | 680 | 590 | 631 | 59 | 590 | 428 | 631 | 749 | 677 |
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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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