Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 CEST
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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
9.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Hellesto surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, SSW swell with 339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SW swell.

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 Saturday (May 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 4th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
W
9
0.5
W
6
1.4
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
1.4
WSW
6
1.4
WNW
8
0.9
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.3
W
5
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
15
1.6
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
7
18
178
114
145
232
80
18
4
13
13
13
12
4
3
6
2
2
4
259
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
SE
30
SSE
30
S
10
S
20
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
5
NW
5
SSW
10
SE
5
W
10
W
10
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
SE
20
SE
25
SE
35
SE
45
SE
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:01PM0.26m
10:04AM0.25m
10:31PM0.28m
10:42AM0.26m
11:02PM0.30m
11:18AM0.27m
11:36PM0.31m
11:55AM0.27m
00:12AM0.32m
12:32PM0.27m
00:50AM0.32m
1:10PM0.27m
1:29AM0.32m
1:49PM0.26m
Low Tide
3:37PM0.07m
4:09AM0.08m
4:16PM0.06m
4:51AM0.07m
4:52PM0.06m
5:28AM0.06m
5:23PM0.06m
6:02AM0.06m
5:49PM0.06m
6:32AM0.06m
6:12PM0.06m
6:58AM0.06m
6:36PM0.06m
7:24AM0.07m
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:41
4:41
4:39
4:37
4:37
4:35
4:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:25
10:28
10:30
10:30
10:32
10:35
10:36
10:37
2
4
2
1
5
Temp °C
10
11
16
13
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
13
17
18
15
15
6
6
8
5
9
8
8
8
9
9
10
11
9
9
11
11
12
13
13
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
0.5
W
6
0.1
NW
7
1.1
SW
7
0.1
W
9
1.2
W
8
0.9
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.3
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
S
5
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
8
7
18
2
114
2
164
80
18
4
10
6
3
10
4
3
6
15
2
4
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
10
1
SW
7
0.6
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
W
5
0.2
S
4
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
2
86
22
7
4
13
13
13
1
2
1
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.1
NW
8
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
7
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
7
3
2
2
4
4
1
1
12
3
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
8
0.5
S
4
1.4
SW
7
1.4
WSW
6
1.4
WNW
8
0.3
NW
4
0.6
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
5
1.2
S
6
1.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
13
9
178
145
232
2
12
21
28
104
259
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
557
405
370
405
0
247
312
492
365
510
540
405
370
370
370
370
370
370
459
264
264
Best forecast wave conditions in South and West Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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