Hellesto surf break

Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 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
5.2° 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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 6.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 1st Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 4th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 5th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, near gales from the NNW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, gales from the WSW by Sun morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
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0
0
0
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0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.5
W
1.7
WNW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
0.9
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
W
2.5
SSW
4
WSW
3
WSW
1.5
SSW
4
SW
5.5
WSW
6
W
4
W
1.8
W
1.1
W
0.6
WNW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131388910914811107101214121011127
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)607402704314264226148461049944046205023736228136153404145643281113161
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
40
N
45
NNW
30
NNW
5
WNW
35
SSE
45
SSE
10
WNW
20
W
20
S
60
SSE
65
WSW
45
WSW
40
W
30
W
15
WSW
20
SE
35
SE
45
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:26PM
0.27
11:30AM
0.31
11:49PM
0.30
11:57AM
0.32
12:10AM
0.31
12:23PM
0.32
12:33AM
0.33
12:49PM
0.32
12:58AM
0.33
1:17PM
0.32
1:26AM
0.33
1:47PM
0.30
1:56AM
0.32
2:19PM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:04AM
0.05
5:32PM
0.03
5:41AM
0.03
6:02PM
0.02
6:15AM
0.02
6:30PM
0.02
6:45AM
0.01
6:55PM
0.03
7:12AM
0.01
7:14PM
0.04
7:35AM
0.02
7:30PM
0.05
7:54AM
0.04
7:46PM
0.06
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise-7:05--7:03--7:00--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:48-
Sunset--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:24--8:27--8:30--8:31
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C7887344445668766566810
Feels °C (?)4422-9-6-2-5-6-211-5-7-5-3-402-1-1
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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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