Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 24 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
4.5° C
(Which is 1.3°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 24th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 24th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 25th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, gales from the NNW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 17mm) heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri morning, min 1°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, near gales from the NW by Sat night).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
W
3
W
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.1
SW
2.3
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.5
WNW
1.6
W
3
WSW
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)13991513121312101312619171614131281014
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)673117811333750329554123919258811262521378036033289370421072005799100318173613
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
30
SW
30
SW
0
NNE
45
NW
60
NW
55
NNW
50
NNW
45
NNW
15
W
15
S
20
W
25
WSW
40
WSW
40
WSW
55
NW
30
NW
25
SW
50
WNW
55
WNW
60
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:32AM
0.32
2:01PM
0.30
2:02AM
0.30
2:36PM
0.26
2:36AM
0.27
3:19PM
0.22
3:23AM
0.25
4:44PM
0.19
5:19AM
0.22
8:23PM
0.20
8:20AM
0.24
9:23PM
0.22
9:20AM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:29AM
0.00
7:44PM
0.05
8:14AM
0.03
8:25PM
0.08
9:10AM
0.07
9:16PM
0.11
10:35AM
0.10
10:49PM
0.14
12:45PM
0.11
1:01AM
0.14
2:24PM
0.09
2:27AM
0.11
3:19PM
0.07
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
Sunrise-6:28--6:26--6:22--6:20--6:16--6:15--6:11-
Sunset--7:00--7:01--7:04--7:06--7:08--7:10--7:13
mod rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
snow showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
61-321----2-4235-1922
Temp. °C676544433366555445745
Feels °C (?)-20-10-7-10-9-9-8-401-3-4-5-6-5-2-4-9-8
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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.

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