
Surf Forecasts:
Ulla surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, W swell with 2,070 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NW 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 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. 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 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | WNW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | W 9 | W 6 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
427 | 669 | 206 | 276 | 77 | 45 | 42 | 78 | 49 | 260 | 348 | 279 | 1648 | 876 | 1597 | 1121 | 182 | 125 | 104 | 249 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:58PM1.64m | 10:42AM1.58m | 10:47PM1.77m | 11:26AM1.66m | 11:30PM1.86m | 12:05PM1.71m | 00:10AM1.91m | 12:41PM1.74m | 00:48AM1.90m | 1:15PM1.73m | 1:25AM1.84m | 1:48PM1.69m | 2:02AM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:55PM0.42m | 4:32AM0.14m | 4:45PM0.30m | 5:18AM0.01m | 5:29PM0.19m | 6:00AM-0.08m | 6:08PM0.12m | 6:38AM-0.10m | 6:46PM0.08m | 7:14AM-0.05m | 7:22PM0.09m | 7:48AM0.04m | 7:58PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 6 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | NNW 10 |
427 | 669 | 206 | 276 | 77 | 19 | 9 | 44 | 49 | 41 | 4 | 279 | 1648 | 876 | 1597 | 1121 | 182 | 125 | 104 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 8 | SW 9 | W 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | N 6 | NW 13 | NW 14 | N 9 | — | — | W 9 | NW 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | — |
— | — | 14 | 21 | 52 | 14 | 9 | 78 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 104 | 70 | 39 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 12 | NNW 10 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | SW 8 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 45 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | 23 | 42 | 16 | 47 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | W 10 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | SW 5 | W 12 | — | WNW 12 | NW 12 | — | SSW 3 | SW 2 | WSW 9 |
133 | 74 | 156 | 167 | 2 | — | 42 | — | — | 260 | 348 | 74 | 683 | — | 180 | 110 | — | 4 | 2 | 249 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1373 | 428 | 1183 | 739 | 0 | 0 | 680 | 0 | 59 | 590 | 1263 | 632 | 59 | 590 | 687 | 677 | 80 | 0 | 59 | 59 |
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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.










