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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 1 am Tuesday 20 May 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 Saturday (May 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kvalnes (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 21st May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 281 | 259 | 233 | 706 | 735 | 509 | 232 | 111 | 47 | 16 | 70 | 48 | 88 | 58 | 51 | 116 | 21 | 33 | 24 | 25 | 33 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 34 | 31 | 20 | 53 | 62 | 44 | 114 | 141 | 145 | 54 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:44PM 1.32 | 7:56AM 1.50 | 8:57PM 1.36 | 9:00AM 1.54 | 10:01PM 1.46 | 10:01AM 1.62 | 10:56PM 1.59 | 10:58AM 1.72 | 11:46PM 1.72 | 11:52AM 1.83 | 12:33AM 1.84 | 12:44PM 1.92 | 1:19AM 1.93 | 1:36PM 1.97 | 2:05AM 1.98 | 2:28PM 1.97 | 2:51AM 1.99 | 3:20PM 1.91 | 3:40AM 1.96 | 4:13PM 1.81 | 4:30AM 1.90 | 5:09PM 1.68 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:29PM 0.55 | 1:34AM 0.67 | 2:36PM 0.46 | 2:48AM 0.64 | 3:39PM 0.35 | 3:56AM 0.56 | 4:35PM 0.22 | 4:55AM 0.45 | 5:27PM 0.11 | 5:49AM 0.33 | 6:16PM 0.04 | 6:40AM 0.21 | 7:05PM 0.01 | 7:29AM 0.12 | 7:53PM 0.03 | 8:19AM 0.08 | 8:41PM 0.10 | 9:10AM 0.08 | 9:30PM 0.19 | 10:03AM 0.12 | 10:19PM 0.30 | 10:58AM 0.19 | 11:11PM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 2:13 | - | - | 0:00 | - | - | 1:55 | - | - | 1:46 | - | - | 1:31 | - | - | 1:07 | - | - | 0:00 | - | - | 0:00 | - | - | 0:00 | - | - | 0:00 | - | - | 0:00 | - | - | 0:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 11:54 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 0:04 | - | - | 0:14 | - | - | 0:28 | - | - | 0:53 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - | - | 12:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -2 | -2 | -8 | -6 | -6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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