Surf Forecasts:
Ulla surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with N 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 (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ulla in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. 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 (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
171 | 48 | 54 | 22 | 55 | 65 | 50 | 79 | 149 | 167 | 71 | 47 | 72 | 50 | 84 | 127 | 159 | 110 | 198 | 225 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:13AM1.95m | 1:47PM1.69m | 1:53AM1.90m | 2:25PM1.64m | 2:33AM1.80m | 3:02PM1.57m | 3:14AM1.67m | 3:40PM1.49m | 3:57AM1.52m | 4:22PM1.40m | 4:46AM1.38m | 5:12PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.11m | 7:44AM-0.11m | 7:49PM0.13m | 8:23AM-0.03m | 8:28PM0.18m | 9:01AM0.10m | 9:08PM0.26m | 9:39AM0.26m | 9:49PM0.37m | 10:18AM0.42m | 10:36PM0.50m | 11:04AM0.58m | 11:36PM0.61m | |||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | 9:46 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:27 | |
mm | 2 | 10 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | W 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | W 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | W 11 | NW 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
27 | 48 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 30 | 50 | 29 | 149 | 110 | 11 | 26 | 6 | 50 | 84 | 1 | 39 | 110 | 17 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 9 | N 8 | NW 6 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 |
— | 26 | 35 | 1 | — | 9 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 89 | 74 | 32 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 7 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | NW 7 | — | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
171 | — | 54 | 22 | 55 | 65 | 50 | 79 | — | 167 | 71 | 47 | 72 | 5 | 14 | 127 | 159 | 40 | 198 | 225 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 632 | 749 | 1183 | 632 | 1737 | 691 | 648 | 670 | 80 | 687 | 687 | 708 | 617 | 617 | 677 | 514 | 0 | 0 | 890 | 428 |
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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.











