Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 20 Nov 2025 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
10.9° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 (Nov 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 27th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 27th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun night, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
2
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
1.4
WSW
1.4
SW
2.5
SW
1.5
SW
0.9
WNW
0.8
W
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.6
NW
0.3
W
1
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)11798657871211998811116968
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)574343241510619873623723215748226883443720301571552
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
WSW
35
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
10
S
20
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
S
30
SW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrossglassglasscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:18AM
0.31
10:34PM
0.28
10:51AM
0.32
11:09PM
0.29
11:25AM
0.33
11:45PM
0.28
12:01PM
0.33
12:21AM
0.28
12:38PM
0.32
12:59AM
0.26
1:16PM
0.31
1:40AM
0.25
1:57PM
0.30
2:28AM
0.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:41PM
0.05
4:34AM
0.05
5:07PM
0.04
4:54AM
0.05
5:29PM
0.05
5:14AM
0.05
5:52PM
0.05
5:39AM
0.05
6:19PM
0.06
6:10AM
0.05
6:53PM
0.06
6:46AM
0.06
7:35PM
0.07
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise8:38--8:41--8:42--8:45--8:48--8:49--8:52--
Sunset-4:06--4:04--4:02--4:00--3:59--3:57--3:56-
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-----5496-31-------217
Temp. °C2334788888766556667810
Feels °C (?)-2-2-212102421-2-1-2-2233104
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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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