Ervika surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 CEST
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Ervika surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ervika sea temperature is
7.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ervika in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
8
1.2
W
14
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.7
W
15
1
W
13
1
W
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
2.1
SW
7
2
SW
7
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1
W
10
1
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
515
555
409
248
146
98
43
32
27
212
355
334
186
198
428
337
294
246
204
180
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
15
ENE
10
N
20
NE
15
NE
0
WNW
10
S
15
NE
5
NNE
15
NE
5
SW
30
SSW
40
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:17AM1.77m
12:44PM1.74m
1:02AM1.77m
1:36PM1.69m
1:50AM1.73m
2:30PM1.60m
2:41AM1.67m
3:30PM1.49m
3:37AM1.59m
4:36PM1.38m
4:40AM1.50m
5:48PM1.30m
5:49AM1.43m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.07m
6:35AM0.03m
6:56PM0.12m
7:24AM0.03m
7:44PM0.20m
8:17AM0.06m
8:35PM0.30m
9:13AM0.12m
9:30PM0.40m
10:16AM0.19m
10:31PM0.49m
11:24AM0.25m
11:40PM0.54m
12:34PM0.28m
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4:37
4:35
4:31
4:30
4:26
4:24
4:22
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10:32
10:35
10:37
10:40
10:43
10:45
10:49
10:51
2
5
1
26
2
5
1
Temp °C
9
9
10
10
10
12
10
11
11
11
10
10
10
12
12
14
13
10
10
10
10
2
6
7
6
6
10
7
9
9
9
8
4
3
6
4
7
7
3
3
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
8
1.2
W
14
1.3
W
13
1.2
W
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.7
W
15
1
W
13
1
W
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
W
10
0.1
N
11
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1
W
10
1
W
9
Energy kJ
92
515
555
409
248
146
98
34
32
25
212
355
334
186
198
102
2
294
246
204
180
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
12
1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.5
SW
7
0.7
SSW
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
110
129
100
76
54
36
33
43
25
27
55
15
8
4
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
14
0.3
SW
4
0.2
SSW
7
0.4
SW
6
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
8
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
7
0.3
W
9
0.5
N
7
Energy kJ
100
2
4
9
3
3
2
9
14
14
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.9
SSW
4
1.1
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
1.4
SSW
6
2.1
SW
7
2
SW
7
1.2
SW
5
1.1
SW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
4
Energy kJ
15
6
4
30
51
176
132
428
337
74
60
19
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
570
591
0
0
47
0
57
57
0
553
539
599
47
138
553
80
370
57
576
553
613
Best forecast wave conditions in South and West Norway
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Norway
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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.

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