Farstadstranda surfForecast / South and West / Norway

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Farstadstranda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Farstadstranda sea temperature is
6.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Farstadstranda this week:

The surf forecast for Farstadstranda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farstadstranda in the next 16 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 12th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 12th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 12th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.8
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.9
WNW
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)161412131110111010998141312141313121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3624072529515721618212365563922368510130842139817511678
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
ENE
10
SSE
5
SSW
10
NNE
5
WSW
0
S
10
N
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
NNW
5
SSE
5
SW
10
NNW
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
SW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise6:16--6:13--6:09--6:05--6:03--5:58--5:56--
Sunset-8:49--8:52--8:54--8:58--9:00--9:04--9:07-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C610108119910991111109810111091011
Feels °C (?)265576775687746877778
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Information about the Farstadstranda Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Farstadstranda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Farstadstranda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Farstadstranda 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 (Farstadstranda) 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 Farstadstranda 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.

Farstadstranda is 27 km (17 miles) from Molde. If you plan a holiday in South and West Norway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Molde. Molde has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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