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.

January at Storvika offers generally small to moderate surf, with an average swell height of 0.8m and a decent period of 7.5s, indicating some consistency in wave energy. The dominant swell directions are from the W (19.87% total occurrence) and NW (12.76%), with the W direction producing the most rideable waves, especially in the 0.5-2.5m range. WSW also contributes to surfable conditions, particularly in the 1-2.5m range (5.23%). However, most swells are small (0-1.5m), limiting bigger-wave opportunities. Wind conditions are challenging, with only 10% of winds being ideal (likely lighter offshore or cross-offshore). The predominant winds come from the SE (17.37% total occurrence) and S (9.27%), often blowing at 20-40kph, which can create choppy or blown-out conditions. Stronger winds (30-50kph) are frequent from the SE, SSE, and SSW, further reducing surf quality. Surfers should target days with W/NW swells and lighter winds, but overall, expect inconsistent, smaller waves with frequent onshore wind interference. Winter storms may occasionally bring bigger swells (2.5m+), but these are rare (0.16-0.09% for W/WSW).