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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ulla this week:
The surf forecast for Ulla over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ulla in the next 12 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 3rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 2nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 12 days.
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 52 | 43 | 147 | 259 | 1376 | 903 | 1288 | 150 | 177 | 205 | 129 | 192 | 388 | 75 | 42 | 34 | 69 | 42 | 26 | 37 | 21 | 25 | 42 | 90 | 106 | 77 | 54 | 52 | 28 | 82 | 185 | 201 | 341 | 433 | 954 | 1574 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:57AM 1.82 | 2:32PM 1.71 | 2:44AM 1.73 | 3:28PM 1.56 | 3:36AM 1.62 | 4:32PM 1.40 | 4:39AM 1.51 | 5:50PM 1.29 | 5:54AM 1.43 | 7:16PM 1.25 | 7:13AM 1.40 | 8:27PM 1.28 | 8:21AM 1.42 | 9:19PM 1.34 | 9:15AM 1.46 | 9:59PM 1.41 | 9:58AM 1.50 | 10:32PM 1.49 | 10:37AM 1.55 | 11:03PM 1.56 | 11:13AM 1.59 | 11:34PM 1.62 | 11:48AM 1.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:22AM 0.06 | 8:42PM 0.30 | 9:16AM 0.17 | 9:33PM 0.45 | 10:18AM 0.29 | 10:33PM 0.59 | 11:31AM 0.39 | 11:47PM 0.67 | 12:53PM 0.43 | 1:10AM 0.68 | 2:07PM 0.41 | 2:23AM 0.63 | 3:05PM 0.36 | 3:19AM 0.55 | 3:50PM 0.31 | 4:04AM 0.46 | 4:27PM 0.27 | 4:42AM 0.38 | 5:00PM 0.25 | 5:16AM 0.32 | 5:31PM 0.25 | 5:50AM 0.27 | 6:03PM 0.27 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:45 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:50 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:59 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:04 | - | - | 10:07 | - | - | 10:09 | - | - | 10:13 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:19 |
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Rain (mm) | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 5 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 1 | -7 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sun morning). Mainly near gales. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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