Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 16 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
11.1° 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 Wednesday (Nov 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 19th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 19th Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 17th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sun night, moderate winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu night, strong winds from the SE by Fri night).

Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
WNW
1.7
NW
2.4
NW
2.5
NW
0.9
NW
2
NW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.3
NW
0.5
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.1
W
0.3
W
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)661112121176668129987713141210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1051831302190223688079471820322445562714114345052
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNW
50
NNW
55
N
60
NNW
30
N
30
NNW
30
N
25
N
25
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
NE
5
NE
10
ESE
15
SE
35
SE
50
SE
65
ESE
70
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:15PM
0.24
9:01AM
0.25
8:53PM
0.25
9:24AM
0.28
9:27PM
0.27
9:49AM
0.30
10:00PM
0.28
10:18AM
0.31
10:34PM
0.28
10:51AM
0.32
11:09PM
0.29
11:25AM
0.33
11:45PM
0.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:08PM
0.11
2:32AM
0.07
2:56PM
0.09
3:09AM
0.06
3:36PM
0.07
3:42AM
0.05
4:11PM
0.06
4:10AM
0.05
4:41PM
0.05
4:34AM
0.05
5:07PM
0.04
4:54AM
0.05
5:29PM
0.05
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunrise8:29--8:32--8:33--8:36--8:38--8:41--8:42--
Sunset-4:14--4:12--4:09--4:07--4:06--4:04--4:02-
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
2131-3-----------1-16
Temp. °C876776654343443343346
Feels °C (?)0-5-8-6-2-2-2-2-4-3-1-2-2-1-2-2-2-6-11-11-7
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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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