
Surf Forecasts:
Havik surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Havik this week:
The surf forecast for Havik over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Havik in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Havik over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, strong winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 5 | S 5 |
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30 | 5 | 162 | 4 | 446 | 359 | 348 | 527 | 306 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 6 | 127 | 297 | 185 | 91 | 90 | 0 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:42AM0.11m | 11:49PM0.12m | 12:13PM0.11m | 00:48AM0.13m | 1:12PM0.12m | 1:31AM0.15m | 1:52PM0.14m | 2:03AM0.16m | 2:20PM0.15m | 2:30AM0.18m | 2:44PM0.17m | 2:56AM0.19m | 3:10PM0.18m | 3:24AM0.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:49PM0.01m | 5:33AM0.02m | 5:58PM0.02m | 6:42AM0.02m | 6:59PM0.02m | 7:39AM0.03m | 7:49PM0.03m | 8:25AM0.03m | 8:32PM0.04m | 9:06AM0.04m | 9:09PM0.05m | 9:41AM0.05m | 9:42PM0.05m | ||||||||
5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:10 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | ENE 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | E 4 | — | WNW 8 | SSW 6 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WSW 6 | — | S 5 |
30 | 5 | 71 | 4 | — | — | 212 | 9 | 306 | 76 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 42 | — | 74 | 49 | 34 | — | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | — |
5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 91 | 90 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | WNW 6 | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 12 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 |
— | 25 | 162 | 40 | 446 | 359 | 348 | 527 | — | — | 160 | 125 | 40 | 98 | 127 | 297 | 185 | 44 | 26 | 91 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 597 | 1790 | 0 | 918 | 1184 | 602 | 485 | 929 | 0 | 156 | 1790 | 547 | 876 | 1048 | 485 | 485 | 1048 | 106 | 156 | 514 | 485 |
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Information about the Havik Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Havik provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Havik can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Havik 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 (Havik) 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 Havik 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.
Are you planning a holiday in South and West Norway? If you are looking for accommodation near Havik, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South and West Norway, consider staying in Farsund which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around South and West Norway where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Flekkefjord which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Mandal, Egersund and Kristiansand.










