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About this spot
Hellestøstranden lies a few kilometres north of Bore on the same exposed Jæren coast. It catches the same North Sea swell and wind but feels rawer: the beach is narrower, there are rocky sections and boulders at the northern and southern ends, and the waves often pack more punch. It is a favourite of experienced local surfers and kiters when Bore is busy.
Working winds are W, SW and NW — side-shore to side-onshore. S is sailable with care; anything with east in it is offshore and dangerous. Rip currents are strong here, especially around the rocky points and in bigger swell, and the waves break hard over shallow sandbars. The water is cold year-round (roughly 5–16 °C): full 5/4 mm neoprene with boots, gloves and hood, or a drysuit in the cold season, is essential — survival time without it is short.
Parking is limited to a small lot behind the beach; facilities are minimal — no lifeguards, no rescue. This is a spot for advanced and expert riders only, and never alone. Beginners should head to Bore with a school or to the Oslofjord flat-water spots.
3-day forecast
Speed / gusts in knots. Colour = rideability for this spot. Bottom row = recommended kite size for your weight — not recommended outside this spot's 14–30 kn range.
Conditions
- Water
- waves
- Depth
- Shallow sandbars with shore break; rocks at the ends
- Seabed
- sand, rocks
- Skill
- expert
- Beginners
- Expert only
- Wind range
- 14 kn – 30 kn
Access & parking
Hellestøstranden, Jæren — via Sola, road 510.
Parking: Small car park behind the beach.
Amenities
- Car park
Needs local verification: Details compiled from general sources and not yet confirmed by local riders — check launch, parking and current rules on site. No spot-specific webcam verified; links go to Windy's nearby cams and wind map.
Local hazards
- Strong rip currents, especially near the rocky points
- Hard shore break over shallow bars
- Rocks and boulders at both ends of the beach
- Very cold water — drysuit or 5/4 mm essential
- No lifeguards or rescue — never ride alone