Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 11 Dec 2025 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
10.5° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Dec 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 11th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 11th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 11th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
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1
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2
3
4
2
3
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WSW
4
WSW
1.8
W
1.9
SW
1
W
1
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
3.5
WSW
3
SW
3
W
1.9
W
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1
W
1.6
WSW
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)101012818161616171010141410915151414813
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)256632429094236135018647199352722186135331382174288515471511932383308430
Wind
(km/h)
45
WSW
40
WSW
20
SW
15
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
15
SW
20
SW
30
S
40
S
25
W
20
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
15
SW
5
NNW
10
S
25
SSW
5
ENE
10
S
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:24AM
0.22
2:37PM
0.30
3:10AM
0.21
3:22PM
0.27
4:06AM
0.20
4:15PM
0.25
5:17AM
0.21
5:20PM
0.23
6:38AM
0.22
6:37PM
0.23
7:45AM
0.23
7:46PM
0.23
8:35AM
0.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10AM
0.09
9:40PM
0.08
9:11AM
0.11
10:44PM
0.09
10:33AM
0.13
11:49PM
0.10
12:01PM
0.13
12:49AM
0.10
1:17PM
0.12
1:42AM
0.09
2:18PM
0.11
2:29AM
0.09
3:09PM
0.10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Sunrise-9:18--9:19--9:21--9:22--9:22--9:23--9:25-
Sunset--3:41--3:41--3:41--3:41--3:41--3:41--3:41
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Rain (mm)
79---18--201-19162436---
Temp. °C1010109999981110999101099888
Feels °C (?)026543341554337774652
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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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