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.

November at Storvika offers generally small surf conditions, with an average swell height of 0.6m and a moderate period of 6.4s, indicating weak to fair energy in the waves. The predominant swell directions with rideable waves come from the WSW, W, and NW, where wave heights are most frequently in the 0.5-2.5m range. The best chances for surfable waves (1m+) occur when swells approach from these directions, though larger sets (2m+) are rare. Wind conditions are often challenging, with only 11% of the time providing ideal offshore or cross-shore winds (typically from the E to NE). Stronger onshore winds from the S to SW are more frequent, creating choppy or blown-out conditions. Surfers should target days with W/NW swell and lighter E/NE winds for cleaner waves, but expect mostly small, weak surf with occasional mid-sized peaks on favorable wind days. Winter storms may bring bigger swells, but they’re often accompanied by strong onshore winds. A patience-heavy month for advanced surfers.