Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 25 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 Friday (Mar 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 27th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 31st Mar)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 25th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue night, min 3°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, near gales from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
5
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.4
W
5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
NW
0.7
W
1.2
WSW
1.9
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.5
W
3
WNW
2.4
W
2.4
W
3
WSW
4
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.2
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)1514131312131212619181715141391212131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3191227577404498326725531302137110278234813945445621551892175045986422428719771317
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
40
WNW
65
NW
60
NW
55
NW
45
NNW
15
NNW
30
SSE
20
W
25
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
35
NW
25
SW
45
SSW
45
WNW
50
WNW
50
WNW
50
NW
30
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossononononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:59PM
0.25
9:59AM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:22AM
0.08
3:58PM
0.05
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
Sunrise-6:26--6:22--6:20--6:16--6:15--6:11--6:09-
Sunset--7:01--7:04--7:06--7:08--7:10--7:13--7:15
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
64341--3-22231832----
Temp. °C645455456556557655666
Feels °C (?)3-6-10-10-9-6-411-1-3-1-4-2-2-5-7-7-5-2-1
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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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