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Hellesto surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 01 May 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
8.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than 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 Thursday (May 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hellesto in the next 12 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 1st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 4th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 2nd May)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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

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Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
2.1
W
2
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.5
WNW
2
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
1.1
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
WNW
1.4
NW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.4
NW
0.2
W
0.4
NW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
1
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)15131212111010101010767888711599912121211121212121111101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)16115141179765379407772352206240119371781491261001898661550719916717920318625693161149494442
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
50
NNW
40
NNW
25
S
10
WNW
35
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
25
N
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
25
N
20
NNW
40
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
NW
15
NW
10
N
5
S
20
SSW
15
NE
5
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassononcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:56AM
0.34
2:30PM
0.26
2:31AM
0.32
3:05PM
0.23
3:11AM
0.29
3:47PM
0.20
4:00AM
0.26
4:47PM
0.18
5:07AM
0.24
7:24PM
0.18
6:53AM
0.23
9:27PM
0.20
8:39AM
0.23
9:51PM
0.23
9:30AM
0.25
10:12PM
0.25
10:08AM
0.26
10:37PM
0.28
10:42AM
0.27
11:05PM
0.30
11:17AM
0.29
11:35PM
0.32
11:52AM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:16AM
0.02
8:09PM
0.06
9:07AM
0.05
8:47PM
0.09
10:08AM
0.08
9:34PM
0.12
11:35AM
0.11
11:11PM
0.14
1:12PM
0.11
1:14AM
0.14
2:25PM
0.10
2:37AM
0.13
3:17PM
0.08
3:34AM
0.11
3:57PM
0.07
4:18AM
0.09
4:31PM
0.06
4:55AM
0.07
5:00PM
0.05
5:25AM
0.06
5:24PM
0.05
5:51AM
0.05
5:44PM
0.05
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-5:39--5:37--5:35--5:31--5:30--5:26--5:24--5:22--5:20--5:18--5:16--5:13-
Sunset--9:30--9:32--9:35--9:37--9:39--9:42--9:44--9:45--9:49--9:51--9:52--9:54
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Rain (mm)
82-11------1------------------------
Temp. °C9889897678887788888898910111110101112121613111413
Feels °C (?)601244-634200-23445423105567689981487108

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the NNW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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