
Surf Forecasts:
Hellesto surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 3,408 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
399 | 263 | 620 | 508 | 372 | 171 | 125 | 86 | 76 | 2038 | 1495 | 538 | 63 | 61 | 51 | 2489 | 1379 | 933 | 347 | 103 | 1402 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:28PM0.24m | 5:21AM0.20m | 5:54PM0.22m | 7:13AM0.20m | 7:35PM0.23m | 8:45AM0.22m | 8:51PM0.25m | 9:40AM0.25m | 9:44PM0.28m | 10:23AM0.29m | 10:29PM0.31m | 11:01AM0.31m | 11:11PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM0.11m | 9:48PM0.13m | 9:41AM0.14m | 2:01AM0.13m | 1:56PM0.15m | 3:03AM0.11m | 3:06PM0.13m | 3:35AM0.08m | 3:39PM0.11m | 4:00AM0.05m | 4:08PM0.08m | 4:27AM0.03m | 4:39PM0.05m | 4:57AM0.01m | |||||||
8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | — | 2 | 29 | 6 |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6 | -2 | -6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 16 | W 14 | S 7 | W 13 | S 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 |
399 | 263 | 620 | 508 | 134 | 171 | 66 | 86 | 76 | 126 | 158 | 538 | 40 | 61 | 51 | 2489 | 1379 | 933 | 347 | 103 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 18 | S 5 | S 6 | W 14 | S 8 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 11 | — | — | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
— | 31 | 25 | 81 | 372 | 31 | 125 | — | — | — | — | 286 | 63 | — | — | 405 | 150 | 65 | 18 | 17 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 17 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 129 | 59 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 5 | S 7 | SW 9 |
— | 3 | 33 | 123 | 228 | 32 | 62 | 529 | 451 | 2038 | 1495 | — | 496 | 959 | 4259 | — | — | — | 55 | 621 | 1402 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 264 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 396 | 365 | 365 | 396 | 365 | 265 | 508 | 312 | 396 | 365 | 129 | 0 | 370 | 396 | 396 | 428 |
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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.
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.










