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Farstadstranda surfForecast / South and West / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
7.9° 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 Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 25th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 25th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Farstadstranda over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | |
288 | 199 | 123 | 80 | 71 | 26 | 14 | 92 | 229 | 229 | 141 | 89 | 59 | 257 | 51 | 123 | 138 | 265 | 589 | 343 | 548 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:16AM1.99m | 1:49PM1.91m | 2:03AM1.96m | 2:42PM1.80m | 2:53AM1.89m | 3:39PM1.66m | 3:48AM1.79m | 4:44PM1.52m | 4:51AM1.69m | 5:57PM1.43m | 6:02AM1.60m | 7:12PM1.40m | 7:16AM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.14m | 7:42AM0.02m | 8:02PM0.23m | 8:35AM0.06m | 8:53PM0.34m | 9:33AM0.13m | 9:48PM0.45m | 10:36AM0.21m | 10:49PM0.54m | 11:43AM0.28m | 11:57PM0.59m | 12:52PM0.32m | 1:08AM0.60m | 1:57PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 4:18 | — | — | 4:16 | — | — | 4:13 | — | — | 4:09 | — | — | 4:07 | — | — | 4:05 | — | — | 4:03 |
 | — | 10:35 | — | — | 10:37 | — | — | 10:40 | — | — | 10:44 | — | — | 10:46 | — | — | 10:50 | — | — | 10:52 | 10:54 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | N 6 | W 10 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 7 | — | W 7 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | NW 11 |
 kJ | 288 | 199 | 123 | 41 | 71 | 27 | 25 | 92 | 229 | 229 | 141 | 89 | 35 | — | 51 | 123 | 99 | 38 | — | — | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | W 10 | N 6 | W 9 | W 9 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WSW 5 | W 11 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 74 | 54 | 33 | 80 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 59 | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 15 | NW 14 | NW 16 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 257 | — | — | 138 | 265 | 589 | 343 | 548 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 468 | 0 | 468 | 59 | 0 | 752 | 665 | 82 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 578 | 0 | 690 | 690 | 740 | 470 | 472 | 578 | 778 | 690 |
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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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