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.

May at Kraakevika offers inconsistent but occasionally surfable conditions. The average swell height is 0.6m with a decent period of 7.9s, suggesting some energy in the waves, though they remain small. The majority of swells come from the west and northwest, with the best size distribution in the 0.5-1.5m range, particularly from the NW, WNW, and W directions. Larger waves (>1.5m) are rare but possible, mostly from W and NNW directions. Wind conditions are challenging—only 10% of the time are winds ideal for surfing, meaning clean offshore or light cross-shore winds. The predominant winds come from NE, NNE, and SW, bringing higher speeds (20-30+ kph) that often create choppy or blown-out conditions. Surfers should target days with lighter winds from the northern or eastern quadrants and hope for a stronger W-NW swell to push through, though consistency is low. Overall, May is marginal here—expect a mix of small, weak waves with occasional short windows of cleaner surf.