Surf Forecasts:
Hellesto surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 8AM (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 (Sep 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Sat morning, near gales from the NW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 13 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 878 | 398 | 557 | 1123 | 1450 | 2224 | 2223 | 2039 | 595 | 212 | 266 | 85 | 74 | 98 | 96 | 84 | 219 | 288 | 137 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10PM0.28m | 3:35AM0.25m | 3:51PM0.25m | 4:21AM0.22m | 4:49PM0.22m | 5:35AM0.20m | 6:28PM0.21m | 7:42AM0.19m | 8:31PM0.22m | 9:23AM0.22m | 9:41PM0.25m | 10:14AM0.25m | 10:26PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:54PM0.08m | 8:46AM0.10m | 9:16PM0.11m | 9:13AM0.12m | 9:55PM0.14m | 10:00AM0.15m | 3:05AM0.14m | 3:15PM0.14m | 4:01AM0.12m | 4:02PM0.12m | 4:33AM0.09m | 4:29PM0.09m | 4:56AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 653 | 208 | 180 | — | — | — | — | — | 595 | 212 | 266 | 85 | 74 | 98 | 96 | 84 | 219 | 144 | 137 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 9 | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 398 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 180 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 25 | — | 8 | 3 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | WSW 4 | NNW 7 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 878 | 199 | 557 | 1123 | 1450 | 2224 | 2223 | 2039 | 55 | 181 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 80 | 288 | 80 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 468 | 468 | 794 | 988 | 1028 | 1004 | 1010 | 846 | 499 | 492 | 396 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 492 | 365 | 365 | 110 | 104 |
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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.
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