Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 13 Jan 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
7.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Jan 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 12 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 16th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 18mm) heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue night, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 2°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
W
1.6
WSW
1.5
SW
2
SSW
0.8
WNW
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
Period(s) (?)987777867181716151414131212111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47414910131931631227617040544769160534333825711646442188
Wind
(km/h)
55
ESE
50
ESE
35
ESE
30
S
25
WSW
30
W
20
SE
35
SSE
45
SE
20
ESE
20
E
40
ESE
40
SW
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
45
SE
45
SE
45
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:57AM
0.22
5:13PM
0.22
6:10AM
0.22
6:32PM
0.21
7:39AM
0.23
8:02PM
0.22
8:52AM
0.25
9:11PM
0.23
9:46AM
0.27
10:04PM
0.25
10:31AM
0.30
10:48PM
0.26
11:11AM
0.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:16PM
0.11
11:47AM
0.14
12:30AM
0.12
1:26PM
0.14
1:46AM
0.12
2:44PM
0.13
2:49AM
0.11
3:43PM
0.11
3:36AM
0.09
4:27PM
0.09
4:10AM
0.08
5:00PM
0.08
4:37AM
0.06
5:27PM
0.06
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-9:19--9:18--9:17--9:15--9:14--9:12--9:11-
Sunset--4:12--4:14--4:15--4:19--4:21--4:22--4:24
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C345666554565678843222
Feels °C (?)-11-6-5-2-1-21-4-7-1-1-40355-4-6-9-10-9
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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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