
Surf Forecasts:
Ulla surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SW swell with 609 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 459 | 354 | 251 | 230 | 192 | 537 | 131 | 85 | 94 | 45 | 72 | 150 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:44AM1.42m | 6:30PM1.38m | 7:06AM1.38m | 7:50PM1.41m | 8:33AM1.42m | 9:05PM1.50m | 9:47AM1.50m | 10:08PM1.64m | 10:48AM1.60m | 11:00PM1.77m | 11:39AM1.67m | 11:47PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:29PM0.51m | 12:09PM0.48m | 00:50AM0.54m | 1:33PM0.52m | 2:20AM0.49m | 2:55PM0.49m | 3:38AM0.36m | 4:02PM0.40m | 4:39AM0.20m | 4:57PM0.30m | 5:32AM0.05m | 5:44PM0.21m | |||||||
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
10:12 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:52 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | W 6 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 9 |
28 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 192 | 537 | 131 | 85 | 94 | 45 | 72 | 150 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 |
7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 181 | 132 | 69 | 33 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | S 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | N 8 | NE 6 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | NNE 8 | W 7 | — | SW 7 | WNW 7 |
4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 13 | 10 | — | 12 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | SW 2 | SW 4 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 5 | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | 26 | 459 | 354 | 251 | 230 | — | 84 | 22 | 29 | 9 | 13 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 749 | 700 | 687 | 25 | 25 | 59 | 590 | 632 | 1095 | 987 | 590 | 677 | 772 | 652 | 648 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











