Hellesto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Hellesto's got cookin'.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one for Hellesto. We're looking at a long, slow run of pretty ordinary conditions. For the first week, from Friday the 10th right through to Sunday the 19th, it's a real struggle. The wind is mostly a nasty cross-onshore breeze, and the swell is tiny and weak, with the combined energy often sitting below 100 (weak). You'd be fighting a messy, choppy surface for little reward. Honestly, it's a write-off.

There is a brief moment on Monday the 13th where the wind goes glassy in the morning, and for a couple of days after we get some light offshore winds from the NW and WNW. But the swell is just too small, at only 1.3 ft from the WNW, and the wave energy is very low – down to 17 at one point. The waves are barely there, so glassy conditions don't mean much if there's nothing to ride.

The surf finally starts to show a pulse around Monday the 21st of July. Tuesday morning the 22nd sees a bump in size, with a 4.6 ft swell from the WSW. The wind goes glassy again, which is a big positive – it'll be clean. However, the period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit soft and weak, with a combined energy of 142 (moderate). By Tuesday afternoon the 22nd, the swell jumps up to 7.2 ft from the W with a period of 8 seconds. That's a bigger, more powerful wave (energy at 544 - strong), but it's a size that's really only suitable for experienced surfers. The cross-shore wind will keep it a bit bumpy, but it's the best size on offer. Wednesday the 23rd morning looks interesting with a 3.6 ft swell from the W and a clean cross-offshore wind from the east.

But honestly, the only day that genuinely gets the nod is Tuesday the 22nd of July. The standout moment is the afternoon session. The 7.2 ft swell from the west has some proper grunt, and the light cross-shore wind won't ruin it completely. It's big, so leave the foamies at home – this one's for the boys and girls who know what they're doing. The water temp is about 56.1°F, which is a touch cooler than the long-term average for this time of year, so a good 5/4 wetsuit is a must.

For the rest of the window, especially into the second week, it's just small, weak, and messy. The 4.9 ft swell on Sunday the 19th is blown out by strong cross-onshore winds. There's a clean spell on Friday the 24th, but it's tiny. This is a long flat spell. If you're desperate to get wet, Tuesday afternoon the 22nd is your only real shot. Otherwise, save your energy.

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