Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

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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
6.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 25th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
5
0.9
NW
4
1.6
NW
6
2.1
NW
6
1.3
NW
5
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.6
WNW
3
0.7
NW
5
0.2
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
28
181
307
96
37
24
10
3
6
6
4
9
22
15
55
104
96
63
121
137
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
35
NW
50
NNW
55
NNW
40
N
15
NNW
30
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NW
15
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
5
S
15
S
25
S
10
SE
30
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:24PM0.20m
4:31AM0.26m
6:19PM0.18m
6:18AM0.24m
8:57PM0.20m
8:35AM0.24m
9:52PM0.22m
9:40AM0.26m
10:25PM0.25m
10:21AM0.27m
10:50PM0.27m
10:52AM0.28m
11:12PM0.30m
11:20AM0.29m
Low Tide
10:05PM0.12m
11:56AM0.10m
11:48PM0.14m
1:39PM0.10m
1:43AM0.13m
2:52PM0.09m
3:01AM0.11m
3:41PM0.07m
3:55AM0.09m
4:20PM0.05m
4:39AM0.06m
4:54PM0.04m
5:17AM0.05m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:58
5:56
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:45
5:43
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9:12
9:14
9:15
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:25
9:28
Temp °C
6
7
6
6
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
9
9
10
12
13
10
12
15
17
-3
-1
-3
-7
-9
-2
-3
-4
0
1
1
0
2
3
5
6
9
7
6
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.7
WNW
6
0.1
N
13
0.4
NW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.5
WNW
5
0.2
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
12
Energy kJ
2
1
37
3
10
3
6
6
4
2
12
15
55
104
96
63
121
137
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
14
0.1
W
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
N
5
0.2
W
5
0.1
SW
5
0.2
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
Energy kJ
3
4
1
1
1
2
1
21
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
1
2
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
5
0.9
NW
4
1.6
NW
6
2.1
NW
6
1.3
NW
5
0.6
WNW
6
0.3
NW
3
0.6
WNW
3
0.7
NW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.7
NW
4
0.5
NW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.3
NW
3
Energy kJ
53
28
181
307
96
24
1
9
22
4
18
11
7
10
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
663
702
553
514
110
104
475
365
370
365
600
456
456
460
492
365
0
396
264
0
264
Best forecast wave conditions in South and West Norway
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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