Surf Forecasts:
Hellesto surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NW swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hellesto this week:
The surf forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s gonna be a tough stretch. We’re looking at a real dry spell for Hellesto, with barely a window of proper surf to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off—strong cross-onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions are all we get from Saturday the 22nd through Monday the 24th. You’d be wasting your energy.
There’s a brief flicker of hope on Tuesday morning the 25th. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a small but clean 2ft groundswell pushing in from the west with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy (110) is moderate, and that glassy surface will make it look better than it is. It’s surfable, but it’s tiny and ordinary. Not exactly a standout, just the least terrible option on a bad menu.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Wednesday the 26th right through to the end of the run on Sunday the 6th of September, it’s almost all flat or knee-high dribble. Swell heights rarely top 2ft, and the energy readings are pathetic—mostly single or low double digits. The wind is often offshore or clean, but there’s simply no water moving. This is one of those blank runs that’s pretty normal for the area when the swell just doesn’t show.
There isn’t a single true standout here. If you’re desperate, that Tuesday morning glass-off will be the best you’ll see, but don’t expect much. For the rest, save your wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 9 | W 8 | N 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 195 | 275 | 152 | 59 | 42 | 35 | 20 | 14 | 126 | 110 | 74 | 49 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 93 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:29PM0.22m | 6:04AM0.20m | 7:05PM0.21m | 7:58AM0.20m | 9:06PM0.22m | 9:40AM0.21m | 10:13PM0.25m | 10:35AM0.24m | 10:57PM0.28m | 11:17AM0.26m | 11:35PM0.31m | 11:54AM0.29m | 00:10AM0.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.13m | 11:13PM0.14m | 1:22PM0.14m | 3:12AM0.14m | 3:26PM0.13m | 4:22AM0.12m | 4:22PM0.11m | 5:06AM0.10m | 4:56PM0.09m | 5:36AM0.08m | 5:20PM0.07m | 5:57AM0.05m | 5:41PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 126 | 110 | 74 | 49 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | W 6 | WNW 11 | NW 4 | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 6 | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 13 | 13 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 6 | — |
| kJ | 195 | 275 | 152 | 59 | 42 | 35 | 20 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 45 | 159 | 172 | 142 | 72 | 76 | 74 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 537 | 537 | 564 | 523 | 565 | 110 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 0 | 566 | 0 | 405 | 587 | 370 | 487 | 460 | 460 | 456 | 370 | 264 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hellesto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hellesto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hellesto 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 (Hellesto) 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).
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