Surf Forecasts:
Ervika surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ervika this week:
The surf forecast for Ervika over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ervika in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ervika over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
150 | 136 | 160 | 154 | 169 | 57 | 115 | 138 | 156 | 197 | 232 | 239 | 176 | 172 | 227 | 150 | 182 | 164 | 93 | 100 | 277 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:59PM1.66m | 1:04AM1.84m | 1:39PM1.64m | 1:45AM1.79m | 2:18PM1.58m | 2:25AM1.70m | 2:55PM1.51m | 3:06AM1.59m | 3:33PM1.43m | 3:49AM1.45m | 4:15PM1.35m | 4:39AM1.33m | 5:05PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.11m | 7:32AM-0.10m | 7:39PM0.12m | 8:11AM-0.04m | 8:19PM0.17m | 8:49AM0.08m | 8:58PM0.25m | 9:27AM0.23m | 9:39PM0.36m | 10:07AM0.39m | 10:25PM0.47m | 10:53AM0.54m | 11:22PM0.58m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 12 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 |
150 | 136 | 160 | 37 | 21 | 57 | 94 | 138 | 156 | 197 | 24 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 142 | 182 | 164 | 93 | 100 | 277 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 4 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | W 15 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | W 8 | WSW 8 |
58 | 57 | 55 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 115 | 108 | 78 | 40 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 141 | 70 | 38 | 31 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | W 9 | W 4 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 40 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 3 | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 4 |
181 | 72 | 7 | 154 | 169 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 232 | 239 | 176 | 172 | 227 | 150 | 6 | — | — | 64 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 370 | 668 | 1165 | 1165 | 1694 | 440 | 570 | 672 | 570 | 609 | 0 | 616 | 591 | 656 | 461 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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Information about the Ervika Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ervika provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ervika can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ervika 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 (Ervika) 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 Ervika 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.
Ervika is 45 km (28 miles) from Svelgen. If you plan a holiday in South and West Norway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Svelgen. Svelgen has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











