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Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 15 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
6.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 16th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sun afternoon, min 0°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
0.7
W
1.1
W
2.3
SW
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
WNW
0.7
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)81817161514141312121110101816151614141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4413366912548343257179119462521986323935738626418712577
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
30
SE
40
ESE
40
WSW
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
40
SE
30
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
E
5
E
5
ENE
5
ESE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffcross-
on		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:25PM
0.35
12:45AM
0.29
1:00PM
0.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
5:32AM
0.04
6:18PM
0.03
6:05AM
0.03
Thu
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Sunrise--9:15--9:14--9:12--9:11--9:08--9:07--9:06
Sunset4:15--4:19--4:21--4:22--4:24--4:27--4:30--
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2481---1-------------
Temp. °C667778865555511112341
Feels °C (?)-1-10-2234-3-3-3-5-3-2-8-2-3-2-2-10-3
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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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