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.

September at Storvika offers relatively small surf conditions, with an average swell height of just 0.5m and a mediocre 5.6s period, making it marginal for experienced surfers. The best swells come from the W and WSW, where waves occasionally reach 1.5-2.5m, though these are rare (1-3% occurrence). Most waves (75%+) are under 1m, with WSW and W accounting for the majority of rideable energy when they push into the 1-2.5m range. Wind conditions are generally unfavorable, with only 9% of the time being ideal for surfing—typically light offshore (NE-E) or clean cross-shore breezes. However, strong onshore winds (SSW-SW) are frequent, creating choppy or blown-out conditions. Surfers will need patience for the occasional clean W-WSW swell windows with manageable wind, but expect mostly small, weak waves with inconsistent power.