Surf Forecasts:
Vik surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, N swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vik this week:
The surf forecast for Vik over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vik in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vik over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 4 | W 3 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 91 | 85 | 107 | 49 | 176 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 84 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:14PM0.05m | 9:46AM0.04m | 9:29PM0.04m | 11:36AM0.04m | 9:32PM0.04m | 1:58PM0.04m | 8:55PM0.04m | 3:28PM0.04m | 4:10PM0.04m | 4:48PM0.05m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:58AM0.02m | 3:02PM0.03m | 4:39AM0.02m | 3:58PM0.03m | 5:24AM0.02m | 6:13PM0.04m | 6:12AM0.02m | 7:11AM0.01m | 8:05AM0.01m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — |
 | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | 49 | 176 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 7 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 6 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | N 4 | — | NW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | 54 | 26 | 21 | 54 | 91 | 85 | 107 | 30 | — | 9 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 84 | — | 1 | 5 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 193 | 997 | 997 | 473 | 361 | 942 | 896 | 942 | 1419 | 942 | 940 | 942 | 538 | 961 | 942 | 765 | 897 | 916 | 1264 |
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Information about the Vik Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vik provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vik can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vik 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 (Vik) 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 Vik 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 Baltic? If you are looking for accommodation near Vik, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Baltic, consider staying in Ystad which is 36 km (22 miles) away. Other places in and around Baltic where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ahus which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Allinge, Kristianstad and Hasle.
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