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Byberg - surf spot statistics
Byberg seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Atlantic roars to life during these months, delivering the most consistent and powerful swell to Byberg's WNW-facing beach. Average wave heights climb from 1.3m in October to a peak of 1.6m in January, with periods often in the 8-9 second range—solid, punchy, and rideable. The combination of deep low-pressure systems tracking across the Norwegian Sea and a favorable NAO index funnels W, WNW, and NW swell directly into the coast. Offshore wind conditions from the east through south-southeast are most frequent during these months, especially in February and December when ideal wind percentages hit 15% and 13% respectively. This is prime time for clean, lined-up waves at Byberg.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
As the seasons transition, April and September offer a mixed bag. Swell heights average 0.9-1.0m and periods drop to 7.1-7.5s, indicating more windswell than groundswell. The wind is ideal only 9-12% of the time, but episodes of high pressure can bring light offshore breezes from the ESE-SSE quadrant. While not the peak, these months can produce fun, rippable waves when conditions align. Expect smaller, groveling days interspersed with occasional solid pulses.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
Summer settles in with a dramatic drop in swell activity. Average wave heights hover around 0.7-0.8m and periods dwindle to 6.0-6.8s—mostly windswell with little power. The dominant swell direction shifts to NW and even NNW, which, while not ideal, still provides some surf. However, ideal offshore wind conditions are rare (only 7-8% of the time) and onshore winds from the NW and NNW prevail, ruining wave quality. This is the time for longboard groveling or seeking other activities; consistent, quality surf is scarce.
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Conditions at Byberg in February
February: Deep Winter Promise
February sees average swell heights of 1.4m with an 8.5s period, maintaining the winter's momentum. The swell comes predominantly from W (14.5%), WNW (13.0%), and NW (10.4%)—all optimal directions. The percentage of ideal wind jumps to 15%, the highest all year. This is driven by increased SE (12.0%) and SSE (12.2%) winds that blow offshore, smoothing out the faces. The result is some of the cleanest and most consistent surf Byberg has to offer. Be ready for pumping 1.5-2.5m sets when a low-pressure system stalls in the Norwegian Sea.
Average Spot conditions at Byberg in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Byberg during February. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Byberg for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Byberg for February. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Byberg.