Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

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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
8.7° 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 24th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 24th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed morning).

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.2
W
11
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
15
0.5
W
13
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
1.5
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.4
W
9
1
NW
4
0.3
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
19
9
87
80
58
32
29
41
10
38
84
105
117
228
531
404
143
27
39
13
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
25
SSE
25
S
15
WNW
5
N
10
S
5
W
15
S
10
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
25
WNW
35
WNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
30
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:33PM0.22m
3:39AM0.30m
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
Low Tide
9:24AM0.05m
9:03PM0.09m
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
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:54
4:52
4:50
4:48
4:47
4:46
4:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:15
10:16
10:19
10:21
10:22
10:23
10:25
2
6
1
2
1
Temp °C
13
15
15
11
11
10
12
14
14
12
14
12
11
9
9
8
7
8
9
9
8
11
13
12
5
8
7
9
12
12
10
13
10
9
2
1
-1
-2
1
2
1
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
10
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.4
SW
4
0.7
WSW
5
0.5
W
9
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.8
W
12
0.9
WNW
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
8
Energy kJ
14
9
3
2
80
58
17
29
41
5
24
39
105
104
171
143
27
15
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
WNW
5
0.3
W
15
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
10
2
9
2
1
32
5
2
5
38
18
8
9
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.3
WSW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.5
W
13
Energy kJ
4
1
9
3
3
6
7
10
4
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.2
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.7
W
7
1.4
WNW
5
1.5
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1
NW
8
0.5
NW
4
1
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
19
36
87
4
3
43
117
228
531
404
116
9
39
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
405
405
405
492
784
0
0
503
0
396
498
0
867
765
765
498
492
365
510
492
510
Best forecast wave conditions in South and West Norway
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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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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