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.

February at Storvika offers marginal surf conditions, with an average swell height of 0.7m and a period of 7.6s, suggesting weak, slow-moving waves. The majority of waves are small (0-1.5m), with WSW, W, and NW swells contributing the most rideable energy—particularly in the 1-2.5m range, though larger sets are rare. Wind is often a limiting factor, with only 11% of conditions being ideal (likely light offshore/cross-offshore). SE and SSE winds are dominant but frequently blow at 20-30kph, creating choppy or blown-out surf. Stronger winds (30-50kph) from S/SSW/SW directions further reduce clean opportunities. For experienced surfers, the best windows are during W/WSW swells paired with NNW or NE winds, but expect mostly gutless waves with occasional shoulder-high peaks. Winter storms may bring infrequent larger swells (2m+), but wind alignment is critical. Overall, February is inconsistent and better suited to tolerant locals or flexible surfers chasing short-lived clean-up pulses.