Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 30 Aug 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
15.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 1st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 1st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 2nd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun morning, light winds from the NNE by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Tue morning, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.3
WNW
0.2
W
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.2
W
1.1
SSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.6
SSW
0.2
W
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1010997878787769613125787
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1817249284200161173210455197126748113262136476100
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
35
SE
30
SE
50
SE
25
S
25
SE
20
NNE
25
S
35
SE
40
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
E
20
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
20
N
20
NW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17PM
0.28
3:38AM
0.27
3:55PM
0.26
4:17AM
0.25
4:41PM
0.24
5:11AM
0.22
5:55PM
0.21
6:44AM
0.20
7:51PM
0.21
8:44AM
0.21
9:26PM
0.24
10:01AM
0.24
10:23PM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:41AM
0.07
8:50PM
0.07
9:02AM
0.08
9:17PM
0.09
9:33AM
0.10
9:55PM
0.11
10:20AM
0.12
10:59PM
0.14
11:54AM
0.14
2:59AM
0.14
3:14PM
0.13
4:11AM
0.11
4:02PM
0.11
4:45AM
0.08
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise6:28--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:43--
Sunset-8:45--8:43--8:39--8:37--8:34--8:30--8:28-
light rain
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
1--36-717-22---11122--
Temp. °C171917161616151516161616171918161616141514
Feels °C (?)131310911131011981112131617141414101113
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for South and West

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Hellesto (moderate winds from the SE at Stavanger Airport, Sola 4 km from Hellesto). 0.5m 6s windswell from the SW with a 0.2m 10s swell from the W. 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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