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Hellesto Surf Forecast
/ South and West (14 surf breaks) /
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Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 23 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Sunday (May 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 30th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 6 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 5 | NW 6 | |
90 | 95 | 47 | 18 | 29 | 33 | 12 | 38 | 84 | 107 | 181 | 915 | 441 | 110 | 49 | 30 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 275 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 4:27PM0.20m | 4:34AM0.27m | 5:41PM0.20m | 5:42AM0.25m | 7:30PM0.20m | 7:06AM0.24m | 8:45PM0.22m | 8:26AM0.24m | 9:29PM0.24m | 9:21AM0.24m | 10:01PM0.26m | 10:04AM0.25m | 10:31PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:32AM0.07m | 10:07PM0.11m | 11:48AM0.09m | 11:34PM0.12m | 1:01PM0.09m | 1:06AM0.12m | 2:03PM0.08m | 2:21AM0.11m | 2:53PM0.08m | 3:20AM0.10m | 3:37PM0.07m | 4:09AM0.08m | 4:16PM0.06m | 4:51AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:19 | — | — | 10:21 | — | — | 10:22 | — | — | 10:23 | — | — | 10:25 | — | — | 10:28 |
12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 3 | SW 5 | SW 7 |
 kJ | 2 | 95 | 47 | 18 | 29 | 33 | 10 | 12 | 84 | 107 | 134 | 617 | 121 | — | 49 | 30 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | W 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 4 | W 10 | W 15 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 38 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SW 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | NW 6 |
| kJ | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 11 | 54 | 181 | 915 | 441 | 110 | 18 | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 275 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 784 | 503 | 503 | 503 | 503 | 503 | 498 | 499 | 0 | 765 | 498 | 498 | 492 | 510 | 265 | 510 | 405 | 405 | 370 | 405 | 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 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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