Hellesto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got cookin’ at Hellesto.

For the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag, but the good news is there’s one absolute standout session that’s got my heart racing if you’re an experienced surfer. The start is a bit of a write-off, so don’t be in a rush to grab your board until we get past the first week.

Right out of the gate, Friday the 28th through to the end of August is pretty much a no-go. We’ve got tiny 0.7 ft swell and howling winds, so you’re not missing anything.

Saturday the 29th sees a pulse of 5 ft to 5 ft swell from the SSW/SW, but it’s got a short, weak period of 6-7 seconds and the wind is messy. Stay on the beach.

Sunday the 30th is a tease, but a good one. The morning turns glassy as a mirror, with a 3 ft SSW swell. It’s only small and weak, with combined energy of just 81, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. That glassy wind is a special treat though, making it a decent time for a beginner to get wet.

Then we hit a long, flat and windy spell. From Monday the 31st all the way through to the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September, the waves are tiny, the winds are junk, and we get a bit of a pulse on Wednesday the 2nd (6 ft-7 ft) but it’s blown out by fresh cross-onshore winds. The only real window in there is the morning of Tuesday the 8th, where a 5 ft WNW swell rolls in with light offshore wind. It’s only given a marginal nod, but if you’re desperate, it might offer a half-decent wave with 236 of combined energy.

Wednesday the 9th is another glassy morning with a small 3 ft WSW swell. Combined energy is a weak 60, so it’s small and ordinary, but that clean, glassy surface makes it a pleasant beginner option again.

Now, for the real deal. Circle Friday the 11th of September on your calendar. The morning session is the standout of the entire outlook. We’ve got a proper 8 ft groundswell from the WNW with a very long 12 second period, delivering a powerful 1612 in combined energy. The wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore, meaning it’s going to be clean. This is big, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for the time of year, so you’ll want a decent suit.

This size and period (over 11 seconds) means the swell will have a lot of energy and longer gaps between sets. At a beach break like Hellesto, that long period can make the sets stand up a bit too straight and close out, but the quality of the wave energy is undeniable. If you’re a strong paddler, you’ll get the rewards.

Saturday the 12th has leftovers, but a solid 8 ft from the NW again, but the wind turns onshore and gets fresh, so the magic is gone. That Friday morning is your only true highlight.

All in all, a long flat spell, then a little window mid-week, then one killer morning for the big boys. It’s been a quiet run, so if that Friday 11th holds, it’ll be worth the wait.

Rusty.

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