Surf Forecasts:
Hellesto surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 2,142 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NW 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | W 12 | WNW 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 312 | 1150 | 300 | 916 | 1923 | 2142 | 1377 | 885 | 389 | 277 | 82 | 85 | 322 | 189 | 82 | 71 | 16 | 196 | 231 | 226 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:03PM0.25m | 5:29AM0.20m | 5:47PM0.23m | 8:31AM0.20m | 8:30PM0.24m | 9:47AM0.22m | 9:43PM0.27m | 10:30AM0.25m | 10:30PM0.29m | 11:02AM0.28m | 11:06PM0.31m | 11:28AM0.30m | 11:37PM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.10m | 10:56PM0.09m | 11:05AM0.13m | 00:59AM0.11m | 1:15PM0.14m | 2:45AM0.09m | 2:50PM0.12m | 3:45AM0.06m | 3:50PM0.08m | 4:27AM0.04m | 4:35PM0.05m | 5:03AM0.03m | 5:15PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 7:47 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 12 | — | W 8 | WNW 12 | SW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 6 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 6 | W 10 | S 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 |
| kJ | 43 | 11 | — | 157 | 916 | 229 | 2142 | 1377 | 885 | 389 | 277 | 35 | 47 | 69 | 116 | 34 | 71 | 15 | 124 | 162 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 12 | — | W 12 | — | — | SW 7 | SSW 6 | NW 10 | SSW 5 | NNW 9 | W 11 | WNW 12 | — | — | W 11 | NW 6 | W 10 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | 30 | 28 | — | 300 | — | — | 94 | 15 | 76 | 5 | 31 | 82 | 49 | — | — | 82 | 1 | 16 | 31 | 23 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NW 6 | W 12 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 48 | 68 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 9 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | S 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 85 | 312 | 1150 | 262 | 620 | 1923 | 1656 | 1113 | 632 | — | — | — | 85 | 322 | 189 | — | — | 27 | 196 | 231 | 226 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 518 | 826 | 841 | 1137 | 841 | 486 | 578 | 783 | 346 | 110 | 365 | 1376 | 988 | 498 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 1119 | 598 | 600 | 1027 |
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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.
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