Farstadstranda surfForecast / South and West / Norway

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 CET
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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
6.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 22nd Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 22nd Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 23rd Mar)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 2°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
5
0
0
5
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.7
WSW
2.2
W
3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
NW
4
NW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
5
NW
4
NW
3
NW
1.7
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)1211121110781113131415141215141313131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)331941793579101055126867519943940448970427765555339311103468713234922659512320
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
65
SW
35
WSW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
45
WSW
40
WSW
30
WSW
10
SSW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
35
SW
40
SW
30
SSW
10
W
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrossonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:43AM
1.89
11:11PM
1.81
11:18AM
1.98
11:44PM
1.89
11:53AM
2.03
12:19AM
1.93
12:31PM
2.03
12:55AM
1.92
1:12PM
1.97
1:33AM
1.87
1:56PM
1.86
2:15AM
1.77
2:46PM
1.71
3:05AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:06PM
0.02
5:15AM
0.15
5:40PM
-0.05
5:51AM
0.08
6:15PM
-0.07
6:28AM
0.05
6:52PM
-0.02
7:07AM
0.07
7:31PM
0.09
7:49AM
0.14
8:14PM
0.25
8:37AM
0.25
9:04PM
0.43
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:41--6:37--6:33--6:31--6:26--6:24--6:20--
Sunset-6:38--6:42--6:45--6:46--6:50--6:52--6:55-
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rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
31121---14-4--5--2-3-
Temp. °C997676888666984555443
Feels °C (?)0-6-201-3221-4-3-252-8-2-4-4-31-1
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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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