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Hellesto Surf Forecast
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Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
7.7° C
(Which is normal 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 6 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | |
106 | 173 | 117 | 73 | 85 | 59 | 57 | 41 | 119 | 72 | 32 | 18 | 87 | 127 | 99 | 97 | 100 | 78 | 29 | 58 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:12PM0.30m | 11:20AM0.29m | 11:35PM0.31m | 11:49AM0.29m | 00:01AM0.32m | 12:19PM0.30m | 00:31AM0.33m | 12:51PM0.29m | 1:03AM0.33m | 1:24PM0.28m | 1:37AM0.32m | 2:00PM0.27m | 2:14AM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.04m | 5:17AM0.05m | 5:26PM0.04m | 5:51AM0.03m | 5:53PM0.04m | 6:21AM0.03m | 6:17PM0.04m | 6:48AM0.03m | 6:37PM0.05m | 7:10AM0.04m | 6:56PM0.05m | 7:31AM0.05m | 7:17PM0.06m | 7:56AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:26 |
 | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:39 | 9:42 |
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Temp °C | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | S 6 | S 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | W 9 | — |
 kJ | 103 | 173 | 117 | 73 | 85 | 49 | 31 | 16 | 53 | 72 | 32 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 35 | 2 | 14 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | — | W 5 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | N 10 | — | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 106 | — | 15 | — | 67 | 59 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 2 | — | 9 | 6 | 9 | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | W 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 3 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 33 | 65 | — | — | — | 41 | 119 | 44 | 19 | 4 | 87 | 127 | 99 | 97 | 100 | 78 | 29 | 58 | 100 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 508 | 0 | 486 | 485 | 485 | 0 | 0 | 757 | 396 | 492 | 460 | 456 | 396 | 498 | 568 | 618 | 677 | 456 | 525 | 264 | 110 |
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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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