Kraakevika - surf spot statistics

Kraakevika, Norway, offers surfable conditions year-round, but the best months for surfers are typically from late autumn through early spring, when ground swells are more consistent and wave heights are larger. The data shows that December stands out with the highest mean swell size (1.1m) and a solid 37% ground swell occurrence, making it the peak month for quality waves. January and February follow closely with 44% ground swell probabilities, though mean swell sizes remain at 1.0m, still providing solid surf. November and March also offer decent ground swell percentages (32% and 34%) with swell sizes around 0.9m and 1.0m, respectively. The likelihood of good wind conditions remains low throughout the year (9-12%), with onshore winds dominating, particularly in winter. From April to September, conditions deteriorate significantly, with ground swells dropping below 20%, swell sizes shrinking (0.5-0.8m), and wind conditions remaining mostly unfavorable. Summer months (June-August) are the least reliable, with minimal ground swell (3-5%) and small waves (0.5m). For consistent, rideable waves, surfers should target Kraakevika between November and March, keeping in mind that wind conditions will often be challenging. If you can handle cold water and less-than-ideal winds, winter provides the best chance for proper swell, while shoulder months like October and April may occasionally offer surfable conditions with smaller waves.

August at Kraakevika offers generally small but rideable surf, with an average swell height of 0.5m and a decent period of 7.3s, providing some energy despite the modest size. The dominant swell directions are W and NW, which, combined with WNW and NNW, account for the majority of waves in the 0.5-1m range and occasionally up to 1.5m. However, larger swells above 2m are rare, occurring less than 1% of the time. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 11% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (predominantly from E to SE). Onshore winds from SW to W are more common, often blowing at 10-30kph, which can create choppy or less clean conditions. Surfers should watch for smaller, short-period swells from the W-NW quadrant and capitalize on days with lighter easterly winds. Overall, August is a low-season month with mostly small surf, but patient surfers can find occasional clean, rideable waves during optimal wind windows.