Pigsty - surf spot statistics

Pigsty, Norway, offers a mix of ground and wind swells throughout the year, with the most favorable conditions for surfers primarily occurring in the winter months. From January to March, the swell consistency is highest, with ground swell contributing 25-29% and wind swell making up 65-71% of the waves. These months also feature the largest mean swell size, averaging 1.6-2.1m, providing more powerful and surfable waves. However, wind conditions during this period are less ideal, with 86-88% of days having unfavorable winds, often onshore or cross-shore, which can create choppy or messy surf. The best window within this season is February, where ground swell peaks at 29%, and mean swell size remains solid at 1.9m, though wind conditions are still challenging (86% bad). From April onward, swell size and quality gradually decline, with ground swell dropping significantly by May (12%) and remaining low through August (4-6%). Summer months (June-August) see the smallest waves (0.9-1.0m) and the worst wind conditions (89-90% bad), making surfing inconsistent and often poor. September marks the start of the transition back to better surf, with ground swell increasing to 14% and mean swell size rising to 1.4m, though wind conditions remain suboptimal (88% bad). October and November bring a slight improvement, with swell size growing to 1.7-1.8m and ground swell contributing 15-20%, but winds still hinder quality sessions (87-88% bad). For experienced surfers willing to brave the cold and challenging winds, the prime time is early winter (January-February) when wave energy is highest. Late autumn (October-November) can also provide decent swells before conditions deteriorate further into summer. If clean, well-shaped waves are the priority, the rarity of good wind days means surfers must be opportunistic, targeting rare offshore wind windows during the peak swell months. Overall, Pigsty is a spot that favors those chasing powerful swells over perfect conditions, with winter offering the most potential for quality rides.