Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 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
16.2° C
(Which is 2.6°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 (Sep 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
W
0.4
WNW
1.6
SW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
WSW
1.5
NW
1
WNW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.5
W
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)656899787769101298666713
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6210200679102266645235020519582220226946321196721152354
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
25
SE
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SSE
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
NW
35
N
35
N
20
N
20
N
10
NNE
20
N
20
N
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
SSE
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:33PM
0.22
10:05AM
0.21
10:01PM
0.25
10:45AM
0.23
10:45PM
0.28
11:14AM
0.25
11:17PM
0.30
11:37AM
0.28
11:43PM
0.32
11:58AM
0.30
12:07AM
0.33
12:20PM
0.31
12:33AM
0.33
12:44PM
0.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:45AM
0.11
2:55PM
0.13
3:59AM
0.09
4:00PM
0.10
4:45AM
0.06
4:45PM
0.07
5:20AM
0.04
5:23PM
0.04
5:52AM
0.03
5:57PM
0.03
6:20AM
0.02
6:27PM
0.02
6:45AM
0.02
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--7:11--7:13--7:16--7:18--7:20--7:22--7:24
Sunset7:52--7:50--7:46--7:45--7:42--7:38--7:36--
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-22-1-42-------------
Temp. °C141415141514161513131110121211131311121212
Feels °C (?)101011810111012873377688891010
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for South and West

  1. weather stationWind Update Wind reports 4 km away suggest it is still onshore at Hellesto (light winds from the WNW at Stavanger Airport, Sola). 1.1m 9s swell from the W with a 1.1m 5s windswell from the WNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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