Surf Forecasts:
Hellesto surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WSW swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what the next few weeks have in store for us.
Well, honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. For the first few days, from Tuesday the 4th through to the weekend, there’s just nothing doing. The surf is tiny, the wind is all over the shop, and it's not worth getting wet. You’re looking at a solid gap of nothing before we see any real potential.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning, the 6th of August. The swell picks up to 4ft from the SSW with a clean offshore breeze from the ESE. The water is about average for this time of year, which is fine. The combined energy is moderate (203), and the conditions are clean. It’s a small window, but it’s our first real chance to get a wave at Hellesto. The afternoon turns nasty with a strong onshore, so make the most of the morning.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday the 11th of August. The afternoon session at Hellesto is the pick of the entire forecast. We’ve got a solid 5ft swell from the WNW, and the wind is glassy. That’s right, dead flat calm. The combined energy is moderate (265), and the swell is a decent 8-second period. It’s a beach break, and with a groundswell like this, it might break a bit straight, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and fun. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The next morning, Wednesday the 12th, is still worth a paddle with a clean 3ft from the NW and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is weak (45). After that, it’s a long, slow decline again. There’s a little spike on the 18th and 19th, but the wind is onshore, making it a messy affair. The 18th has 6ft from the W, but it's blown out, so it’s not a goer. The 19th morning has a clean 6ft from the NW (245 energy), but it’s a marginal call, and the period is short at 6 seconds.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The only real standout is Tuesday afternoon, the 11th of August, at Hellesto. Get out there for that glassy, clean session. The 6th morning is a consolation prize, but it’s the 11th you want to be in the water for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 5 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
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 kJ | 23 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 118 | 250 | 184 | 74 | 20 | 7 | 32 | 295 | 650 | 417 | 547 | 218 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:50AM0.34m | 3:13PM0.28m | 3:24AM0.32m | 3:49PM0.27m | 4:01AM0.30m | 4:28PM0.26m | 4:45AM0.28m | 5:17PM0.24m | 5:49AM0.25m | 6:37PM0.23m | 7:43AM0.23m | 8:36PM0.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:36AM0.02m | 8:36PM0.04m | 9:15AM0.03m | 9:20PM0.05m | 10:00AM0.05m | 10:10PM0.06m | 10:54AM0.07m | 11:15PM0.08m | 12:02PM0.09m | 00:41AM0.10m | 1:28PM0.11m | 2:22AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | 9:57 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:42 |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | NW 10 | WSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 23 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 118 | 250 | 23 | 56 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 650 | 191 | 459 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | W 10 | S 6 | NW 7 | W 7 | SSE 5 | WSW 7 | — | — | W 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 10 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 84 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | S 6 | W 9 | — | — | W 11 | N 6 | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | W 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | — | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 7 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 23 | — | 3 | 184 | 74 | — | — | 32 | 295 | — | 417 | 547 | 218 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 4 | 468 | 565 | 456 | 456 | 476 | 0 | 566 | 247 | 456 | 456 | 456 | 405 | 468 | 1011 | 824 | 783 | 765 |
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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).
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