Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 14 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
7.2° 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 Wednesday (Jan 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 14th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 14th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 16th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, near gales from the SE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 2°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WSW
1.8
W
1.6
WSW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
0.7
W
1.1
W
2.3
SW
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
WNW
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)787771817915141413121211101017151514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3243762682374033366918053432612531194644218899218272257
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
25
W
20
SSE
40
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
45
SE
30
SSW
35
SSE
15
SE
10
ENE
25
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
15
NE
5
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
11:29PM
0.28
11:49AM
0.34
12:08AM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
5:03AM
0.05
5:51PM
0.05
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise9:18--9:17--9:15--9:14--9:12--9:11--9:08--
Sunset-4:14--4:15--4:19--4:21--4:22--4:24--4:27-
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
32-316526-12---------
Temp. °C666566676775433444443
Feels °C (?)0-12-5-1-2-10-2231-5-6-4-7-6-410-4
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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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