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Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Kvalnes (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 Aug 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kvalnes (Lofoten) this week:
The surf forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kvalnes (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, near gales from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 211 | 161 | 192 | 339 | 490 | 757 | 1871 | 1124 | 828 | 880 | 870 | 646 | 663 | 535 | 558 | 969 | 385 | 353 | 331 | 380 | 206 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:28AM 1.57 | 8:19PM 1.47 | 8:53AM 1.50 | 9:43PM 1.49 | 10:22AM 1.51 | 11:00PM 1.58 | 11:36AM 1.58 | 12:00AM 1.71 | 12:33PM 1.67 | 12:49AM 1.84 | 1:20PM 1.74 | 1:32AM 1.94 | 2:01PM 1.78 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:09AM 0.52 | 1:56PM 0.48 | 2:33AM 0.59 | 3:23PM 0.55 | 4:09AM 0.56 | 4:47PM 0.53 | 5:28AM 0.46 | 5:52PM 0.45 | 6:28AM 0.32 | 6:43PM 0.36 | 7:16AM 0.19 | 7:26PM 0.27 | 7:58AM 0.09 | |||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:33 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:20 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Lofoten and Arctic
Continuing clean conditions at Kvalnes (Lofoten) (calm at Svolvær lufthavn/Helle Airport 31 km from Kvalnes (Lofoten)). 1.2m 8s swell from the NNW to make surfable waves.
31 km away, 2 h 17 min ago
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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 12 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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