Surf Forecasts:
Hellesto surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hellesto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a pretty bleak run of surf ahead for Hellesto. The whole 16-day window is looking tough, with no real standout sessions and a lot of onshore muck, which is a real shame for a spot this exposed.
Right now, it’s all small and messy. Tuesday starts off with a tiny 1 ft swell from the WNW, but it’s a cross-on breeze with a weak energy reading (19), so the vibe is just flat and choppy. That’s the story for the next few days – tiny waves, weak energy, and that pesky cross-on wind. We see a little bump in size on Friday the 21st with a 4 ft to 5 ft NW swell, but the wind is howling from the NNW at 25 mph, so it’s going to be a blown-out, messy affair. Not one for the log, and honestly not even great for a heavy board.
After that, the week runs into a lull again. Sunday the 23rd sees a brief moment of glassy conditions, but the swell is only 2 ft and weak energy (30), so it’s more of a chance to sit on the board and soak up the sun than get a decent wave. The onshore breezes keep making a mess of things through the end of August.
Now, look ahead. The first of September brings a serious spike in energy. By Tuesday the 1st, we’re looking at an 8 ft SSW groundswell, but with it comes a gale-force offshore wind at 40 mph from the ESE. The combined energy is absolutely massive (1208), but that wind is so strong it’s basically unsurfable – you’d be pinned to the back of the wave. That big swell would be a nightmare to paddle into. Even the cleanest conditions on the 2nd of September, with a 4 ft to 6 ft SSW swell, are still hammered by a fresh breeze that’s only going to make the lineup lumpy.
Honestly, for a spot like Hellesto that’s exposed to the WNW, we need a bit of luck with the wind, and we just aren’t getting it. There’s no real gem to pick here. The best you could hope for would be that brief glassy moment on the 23rd to catch a few ankle-biters, but it’s a tough call to make a plan for it. This run is a bit of a write-off, but that’s how it goes sometimes – forecasts can change, but right now, keep the boards in the car and the wax in the pocket.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 5 |
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 kJ | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 39 | 20 | 18 | 82 | 152 | 138 | 119 | 65 | 137 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:42PM0.29m | 3:01AM0.30m | 3:13PM0.28m | 3:33AM0.28m | 3:49PM0.27m | 4:10AM0.25m | 4:31PM0.24m | 4:56AM0.22m | 5:29PM0.22m | 6:04AM0.20m | 7:05PM0.21m | 7:58AM0.20m | 9:06PM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49AM0.05m | 8:52PM0.04m | 9:15AM0.07m | 9:22PM0.07m | 9:36AM0.09m | 9:48PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.11m | 10:13PM0.12m | 10:18AM0.13m | 11:13PM0.14m | 1:22PM0.14m | 3:12AM0.14m | 3:26PM0.13m | 4:22AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | NW 4 | SSW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 6 | S 6 | W 6 | NW 6 | W 5 | NW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | W 5 | NW 6 | W 10 | NW 6 | W 9 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | NW 5 | W 5 | W 8 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | W 9 | WNW 9 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 82 | 152 | 138 | 119 | 65 | 137 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 20 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 566 | 540 | 553 | 428 | 514 | 0 | 247 | 792 | 711 | 396 | 396 | 396 | 396 | 529 | 0 | 3 | 564 | 468 | 264 | 456 | 405 |
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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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