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Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Surf Forecasts:
Kvalnes (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kvalnes (Lofoten) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kvalnes (Lofoten) sea temperature is
5.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kvalnes (Lofoten) this week:
The surf forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kvalnes (Lofoten) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 8th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Thu morning, min 1°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 245 | 177 | 127 | 110 | 728 | 3753 | 3262 | 1392 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 362 | 0 | 2247 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 150 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:21PM 1.69 | 4:38AM 1.65 | 4:59PM 1.57 | 5:17AM 1.55 | 5:43PM 1.43 | 6:07AM 1.44 | 6:42PM 1.31 | 7:17AM 1.36 | 8:08PM 1.23 | 8:47AM 1.35 | 9:41PM 1.25 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:27PM 0.42 | 10:48AM 0.46 | 11:02PM 0.56 | 11:30AM 0.60 | 11:44PM 0.68 | 12:26PM 0.72 | 12:42AM 0.78 | 1:52PM 0.79 | 2:11AM 0.82 | 3:35PM 0.75 | |||||||||||||
Mon 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:22 | ||
| Sunset | 8:22 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -8 | -6 | -7 | -3 | 0 | 1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | ||
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Information about the Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kvalnes (Lofoten) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kvalnes (Lofoten) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kvalnes (Lofoten) 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 (Kvalnes (Lofoten)) 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 Kvalnes (Lofoten) 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.
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