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Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 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
6.4° 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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 21st Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 21st Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
W
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1.4
NW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)812101313141367758888679884
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)86475612583695211413111510615118623225316111411946156
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
NNE
5
NE
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
45
NNW
40
NNW
40
NNW
50
NNW
40
NNW
30
NNW
45
NNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
0
S
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:33PM
0.33
1:40AM
0.34
2:12PM
0.30
2:14AM
0.33
2:50PM
0.27
2:50AM
0.31
3:31PM
0.23
3:33AM
0.28
4:24PM
0.20
4:31AM
0.26
6:19PM
0.18
6:18AM
0.24
8:57PM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:07PM
0.02
7:37AM
-0.01
7:44PM
0.04
8:23AM
0.01
8:23PM
0.06
9:14AM
0.04
9:07PM
0.09
10:21AM
0.08
10:05PM
0.12
11:56AM
0.10
11:48PM
0.14
1:39PM
0.10
1:43AM
0.13
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:11--6:09--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--
Sunset-9:01--9:05--9:07--9:08--9:12--9:14--9:15-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C81110898566676666668988
Feels °C (?)365453-1-3-4-3-4-4-1-2-4-3-26434
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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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