Farstadstranda surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 05 Apr 2026 CEST
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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
6.1° 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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Farstadstranda in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 7th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 7th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 10th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, near gales from the SW by Thu night).

Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
4
4
0
2
3
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
1.3
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.6
W
2.3
W
3
NW
0.8
WNW
0.4
NW
1.7
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
2.2
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
2.4
W
3
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.4
NW
2.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)9131210710112117161512121110111314131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)449572820474532193015011216441512711134619931126125418852718216216306661323
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
25
SW
25
WSW
25
WNW
40
WSW
20
NNW
5
ESE
20
ENE
10
SSW
5
SW
5
E
10
S
5
ESE
5
ESE
50
SW
20
SW
20
ENE
40
SW
45
SW
40
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59PM
1.80
2:10AM
1.77
2:33PM
1.70
2:42AM
1.69
3:09PM
1.58
3:16AM
1.60
3:48PM
1.45
3:58AM
1.49
4:39PM
1.32
4:57AM
1.39
6:01PM
1.23
6:27AM
1.34
7:50PM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:08PM
0.31
8:26AM
0.28
8:40PM
0.43
9:03AM
0.39
9:14PM
0.56
9:45AM
0.51
9:55PM
0.67
10:39AM
0.62
10:51PM
0.77
11:54AM
0.70
12:12AM
0.81
1:22PM
0.68
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunrise6:39--6:35--6:33--6:30--6:26--6:22--6:18--
Sunset-8:30--8:31--8:35--8:37--8:40--8:44--8:46-
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Rain (mm)
-281-3-----1-14--2---
Temp. °C345556556767876688876
Feels °C (?)-5-2-5-2-41212334532024-3-4-1
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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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