Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 12 Mar 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
3.1° C
(Which is 2.6°C colder than average 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 Friday (Mar 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 13th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 13th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 12th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, gales from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
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0
0
!
3
2
2
2
0
2
0
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
2.2
WSW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
1.8
SW
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1
W
2
SW
1.5
W
1.4
WNW
1.9
W
2.4
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.4
W
2.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)1391011101098141313128101917899179
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9468312967400728362173123643769142352928546543414212196822100912101081724
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
45
S
55
S
30
S
45
SW
40
SW
35
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSE
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
SE
40
SSE
45
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:10AM
0.25
3:38PM
0.22
4:08AM
0.22
4:53PM
0.20
5:56AM
0.21
7:07PM
0.20
7:58AM
0.22
8:44PM
0.22
9:05AM
0.26
9:37PM
0.25
9:50AM
0.29
10:17PM
0.28
10:29AM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:30AM
0.10
8:40PM
0.12
9:14AM
0.13
9:37PM
0.14
2:19PM
0.15
2:27AM
0.14
3:19PM
0.12
3:13AM
0.12
3:49PM
0.09
3:39AM
0.09
4:11PM
0.06
4:03AM
0.06
4:33PM
0.03
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wed
18
Sunrise-7:03--7:01--6:58--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47-
Sunset--6:31--6:34--6:36--6:38--6:40--6:43--6:45
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
121172162----112-------
Temp. °C667645556565556566676
Feels °C (?)1-4-8-3-7-5-3-110-1-3-2-120-4-4-2-2-2
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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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