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Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Kvalnes (Lofoten) surf Forecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kvalnes (Lofoten) this week:
The surf forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kvalnes (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 24th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 250 | 145 | 96 | 50 | 30 | 34 | 47 | 44 | 38 | 25 | 28 | 77 | 42 | 30 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 9 | 15 | 38 | 463 | 217 | 140 | 77 | 76 | 43 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:09PM 1.80 | 2:31AM 1.79 | 2:42PM 1.79 | 3:02AM 1.78 | 3:15PM 1.75 | 3:35AM 1.75 | 3:49PM 1.68 | 4:10AM 1.69 | 4:27PM 1.60 | 4:50AM 1.62 | 5:13PM 1.50 | 5:40AM 1.55 | 6:13PM 1.41 | 6:44AM 1.49 | 7:34PM 1.35 | 8:01AM 1.49 | 9:01PM 1.37 | 9:16AM 1.54 | 10:14PM 1.47 | 10:20AM 1.65 | 11:12PM 1.61 | 11:15AM 1.77 | 12:02AM 1.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:06AM 0.27 | 8:23PM 0.18 | 8:37AM 0.27 | 8:52PM 0.23 | 9:09AM 0.31 | 9:23PM 0.30 | 9:43AM 0.37 | 9:56PM 0.38 | 10:20AM 0.44 | 10:33PM 0.47 | 11:03AM 0.52 | 11:18PM 0.55 | 12:00PM 0.58 | 12:17AM 0.63 | 1:16PM 0.59 | 1:35AM 0.67 | 2:42PM 0.52 | 3:01AM 0.64 | 3:56PM 0.38 | 4:14AM 0.54 | 4:55PM 0.21 | 5:13AM 0.41 | 5:46PM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:28 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:18 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:09 | - | - | 4:05 | - | - | 4:00 | - | - | 3:55 | - | - | 3:49 | - | - | 3:45 | - | - | 3:40 | - | - | 3:34 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:05 | - | - | 10:09 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:19 | - | - | 10:23 | - | - | 10:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -2 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -2 | -3 | -9 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -7 | -7 | -6 | -2 | -2 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Fri afternoon, min 1°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 8mm) on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Tue morning, min 0°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, strong winds from the NE by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri morning, strong winds from the NE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kvalnes (Lofoten) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kvalnes (Lofoten) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kvalnes (Lofoten) 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 (Kvalnes (Lofoten)) 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 Kvalnes (Lofoten) 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.
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