Ulla surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 May 2026 CEST
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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
7.4° 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 Monday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ulla in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 22nd May)4ft (1.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NW
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
1.2
WSW
9
0.7
W
11
1.1
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
W
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.3
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
146
98
61
35
18
9
8
76
136
123
100
248
112
99
173
235
173
83
74
18
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
NNE
5
NE
20
W
10
NE
15
ENE
5
NNE
5
NE
5
NW
0
NNE
5
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
15
SSW
30
SW
25
WSW
5
WNW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
30
SW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
12:52PM1.83m
1:10AM1.86m
1:43PM1.77m
1:58AM1.83m
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
Low Tide
7:06PM0.12m
7:35AM0.02m
7:54PM0.21m
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
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:28
4:26
4:22
4:20
4:18
4:15
4:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:36
10:38
10:42
10:45
10:46
10:50
10:52
1
2
5
2
6
2
Temp °C
9
10
10
11
10
10
10
10
11
10
10
10
11
10
12
10
10
10
10
11
11
8
6
6
8
8
6
8
8
8
10
9
8
10
8
10
4
8
8
7
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NW
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.4
WNW
15
0.6
W
14
0.6
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.1
N
6
0.7
W
11
0.1
W
16
0.4
WSW
13
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
NW
4
0.3
WNW
6
Energy kJ
176
146
98
61
35
18
9
8
76
136
123
100
1
112
5
59
1
1
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NW
6
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.3
N
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
N
6
0.3
WSW
10
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
35
30
17
8
8
10
6
3
8
4
3
3
21
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
13
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNE
6
Energy kJ
17
5
1
2
2
2
6
12
6
10
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
6
0.2
WSW
6
1.2
WSW
9
1.1
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
W
12
0.8
WSW
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.3
WSW
10
Energy kJ
13
3
248
99
173
235
173
83
74
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
25
35
0
80
25
25
692
617
25
0
59
0
0
0
718
631
691
976
716
749
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Best forecast wave conditions in South and West Norway
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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.

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