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.

In March, Storvika sees relatively small surf with an average swell height of 0.7m and a decent period of 6.7s, indicating mostly weak but somewhat organized waves. The dominant swell directions are W and WSW, producing the largest waves (1.5m+), though these conditions are rare—only about 4-6% of the time. Most waves are under 1m, with WSW, W, and NW swells occasionally pushing into the 1-2.5m range. Unfortunately, clean conditions are scarce, with ideal offshore winds (suitable for surfing) occurring just 9% of the time. Winds are often problematic, with SE to S directions bringing onshore gusts (10-30+ kph), particularly from SE (12% of March). For surfers, this means a mix of small, weak surf with occasional mid-sized days when W swells align with lighter winds—best suited for beginners or high-volume boards. Advanced riders will need patience for the rare, bigger W/WSW swells with manageable winds. Overall, March is inconsistent but can offer short, clean windows.