
Surf Forecasts:
Ulla surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 4,064 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with W 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ulla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 9 | NW 10 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 13 | W 10 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 |
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408 | 240 | 86 | 57 | 44 | 24 | 220 | 240 | 618 | 1046 | 499 | 313 | 2061 | 1505 | 4064 | 573 | 2035 | 841 | 636 | 520 | 323 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:12PM1.74m | 00:24AM1.80m | 12:43PM1.74m | 00:59AM1.76m | 1:14PM1.72m | 1:35AM1.68m | 1:46PM1.67m | 2:11AM1.59m | 2:20PM1.60m | 2:50AM1.47m | 2:58PM1.51m | 3:34AM1.35m | 3:44PM1.41m | 4:31AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM0.10m | 6:43AM0.07m | 6:57PM0.12m | 7:14AM0.17m | 7:31PM0.17m | 7:46AM0.28m | 8:06PM0.25m | 8:18AM0.41m | 8:43PM0.36m | 8:52AM0.53m | 9:25PM0.48m | 9:32AM0.64m | 10:20PM0.59m | ||||||||
8:07 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WNW 13 | W 10 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 12 |
408 | 240 | 86 | 57 | 44 | 24 | 220 | 240 | 618 | 1046 | 499 | 313 | 2061 | 1505 | 4064 | 431 | 2035 | 519 | 325 | 215 | 323 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 7 | NW 10 | N 9 | N 11 | NNW 12 | WNW 14 | N 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 18 | NNW 10 | NW 14 | SW 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 10 |
63 | 36 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 276 | 10 | 63 | 114 | 465 | 68 | 573 | 13 | 841 | 636 | 520 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | N 8 | W 5 | N 10 | NNE 9 | — | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | — | W 12 | — | NNW 11 | W 14 | NW 14 | N 15 | SSW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 13 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | 153 | — | 50 | 1668 | 476 | 4 | 6 | 51 | 225 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | — | SE 2 | S 3 | — | SW 2 | WNW 11 | — | SSW 3 | SSE 2 | — | WNW 14 | W 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | — |
5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 138 | — | 7 | 1 | — | 233 | 226 | 632 | 49 | 46 | 70 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 59 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 590 | 459 | 25 | 59 | 590 | 59 | 632 | 512 | 640 | 82 | 0 | 35 | 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.










