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Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 18 Jan 2026 CET
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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
7.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hellesto this week:

The surf forecast for Hellesto over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 12 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 18th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 20th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sun morning, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the SE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed morning, min -3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the E by Thu morning).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.1
W
0.5
W
1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)121211102118161615141413121218161514131616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)464421891625015013572031448528276012467333182124
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
SE
40
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
SE
15
ESE
25
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:31AM
0.30
10:48PM
0.26
11:11AM
0.32
11:29PM
0.28
11:49AM
0.34
12:08AM
0.29
12:25PM
0.35
12:45AM
0.29
1:00PM
0.35
1:22AM
0.29
1:34PM
0.35
1:58AM
0.28
2:08PM
0.34
2:35AM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:00PM
0.08
4:37AM
0.06
5:27PM
0.06
5:03AM
0.05
5:51PM
0.05
5:32AM
0.04
6:18PM
0.03
6:05AM
0.03
6:49PM
0.02
6:40AM
0.03
7:24PM
0.02
7:18AM
0.03
8:03PM
0.02
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise9:12--9:11--9:08--9:07--9:06--9:03--9:02--
Sunset-4:22--4:24--4:27--4:30--4:31--4:34--4:37-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C554331222552110-2-2-2-2-2-3
Feels °C (?)0-2-5-2-1-4-3-3-3-2-3-7-10-10-11-13-13-12-10-10-10
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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 12 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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