Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 CEST
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Hellesto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hellesto sea temperature is
8.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.5
W
7
1.4
SW
7
1.6
SW
8
1.2
SW
7
0.6
W
7
0.5
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.7
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
7
0.9
W
8
0.6
W
8
1
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
2.3
NW
7
1.5
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
36
20
13
26
183
300
128
33
69
249
84
50
17
100
46
181
296
362
453
181
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
10
W
20
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
10
SSW
10
W
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNW
15
NW
55
NW
40
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:14AM0.31m
2:38PM0.25m
2:55AM0.29m
3:22PM0.24m
3:40AM0.27m
4:17PM0.22m
4:36AM0.26m
5:33PM0.21m
5:47AM0.25m
7:04PM0.21m
7:08AM0.25m
8:24PM0.23m
8:22AM0.26m
Low Tide
7:17PM0.06m
7:56AM0.07m
7:46PM0.07m
8:29AM0.08m
8:22PM0.09m
9:14AM0.09m
9:08PM0.10m
10:19AM0.10m
10:13PM0.13m
11:56AM0.10m
11:55PM0.14m
1:32PM0.09m
1:38AM0.13m
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5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:13
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9:39
9:42
9:44
9:45
9:49
9:51
9:52
9:54
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1
8
15
6
2
3
Temp °C
6
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
6
7
6
5
6
6
8
9
8
8
8
7
7
-1
-1
2
1
3
-1
1
2
3
1
-2
-1
1
1
4
5
1
5
5
0
-3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.5
W
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.5
W
7
1.4
SW
7
1.6
SW
8
1.2
SW
7
0.6
SW
6
0.5
NW
12
0.5
W
7
0.7
NW
9
0.2
W
11
0.4
WNW
7
0.9
W
8
0.6
W
8
1
NW
10
0.2
W
12
Energy kJ
28
36
13
11
26
183
300
128
25
69
21
84
9
17
100
46
181
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
8
0.4
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.4
SW
5
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.4
WSW
6
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
17
20
13
2
2
3
23
33
10
11
11
11
9
83
16
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
5
4
14
3
1
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
S
3
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
NW
11
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
NNW
4
1.3
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
2.3
NW
7
1.5
WNW
6
Energy kJ
66
8
55
249
50
21
296
362
453
181
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
Distance (km)
456
468
264
365
365
405
428
0
498
770
1082
456
456
4
4
264
920
104
822
587
498
Best forecast wave conditions in South and West Norway
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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Information about the Hellesto Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hellesto 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.

Are you planning a holiday in South and West Norway? If you are looking for accommodation near Hellesto, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South and West Norway, consider staying in Sandnes which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around South and West Norway where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tananger which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Stavanger, Randaberg and Tau.

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