Storvika - surf spot statistics

Storvika in Norway offers surfable conditions primarily during the winter and early spring months, with the best window for consistent waves occurring from November through February. During this period, ground swell contributions peak at around 25-30%, while wind swell hovers between 15-19%, leading to a decent chance of rideable waves despite the high percentage of no-swell days (54-60%). The mean swell size ranges from 0.6m to 0.8m, which, while not massive, can still provide surfable waves when combined with favorable breaks. Unfortunately, wind conditions are generally poor year-round, with bad onshore winds dominating 89-91% of the time in peak months, making clean sessions rare. Outside of winter, surf potential drops sharply; from May to August, ground swell becomes negligible (3-8%), and swell size diminishes to 0.3m-0.5m, making these months nearly unsurfable. September and October see a slight return of ground swell (12-16%), but wind conditions remain unfavorable (91% bad). For committed surfers, the winter months—especially December and January—present the best opportunity despite the challenging winds, while summer should be avoided due to extremely weak swell and persistent onshore winds. A thick wetsuit and patience for those occasional clean days are essential for those attempting Storvika.

December at Storvika offers relatively small surf, with an average swell height of 0.7m and a moderate period of 7.0s. The waves are predominantly generated from the west (W, WSW, WNW, NW), with the highest frequency in the 0.5-2.5m range, though larger swells (over 2.5m) are rare. Swells from the southwest and west provide the best energy, particularly in the 1-2.5m range, where WSW and W directions contribute the most rideable waves. However, the majority of swell energy remains below 1.5m, making it a spot better suited for beginners or longboarders when conditions align. Wind conditions are critical, with only 11% of the time offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (typically from the north or east). Strong onshore winds (S, SE, SSW) are more frequent, which can deteriorate wave quality. Winter storms may occasionally bring larger swells, but wind direction and strength will be the limiting factors. Surfers should monitor forecasts closely for those rare clean, mid-sized days when winds cooperate and westerly swells push through.