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Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf Forecast
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Kvalnes (Lofoten) surfForecast / Lofoten and Arctic / Norway
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 09 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kvalnes (Lofoten) this week:
The surf forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kvalnes (Lofoten) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 12th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 13th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1356 | 378 | 510 | 278 | 294 | 229 | 228 | 205 | 133 | 1316 | 449 | 1969 | 639 | 314 | 200 | 1148 | 387 | 151 | 138 | 88 | 61 | 41 | 28 | 48 | 105 | 290 | 315 | 531 | 639 | 360 | 302 | 165 | 111 | 61 | 36 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:28AM 1.60 | 12:30PM 1.75 | 1:02AM 1.67 | 1:04PM 1.80 | 1:32AM 1.73 | 1:37PM 1.83 | 2:02AM 1.78 | 2:09PM 1.84 | 2:31AM 1.80 | 2:41PM 1.83 | 3:01AM 1.79 | 3:13PM 1.78 | 3:31AM 1.75 | 3:46PM 1.71 | 4:04AM 1.69 | 4:20PM 1.61 | 4:38AM 1.61 | 4:57PM 1.50 | 5:19AM 1.52 | 5:41PM 1.38 | 6:12AM 1.43 | 6:44PM 1.29 | 7:23AM 1.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:31AM 0.42 | 6:57PM 0.19 | 7:05AM 0.34 | 7:27PM 0.14 | 7:36AM 0.28 | 7:56PM 0.12 | 8:07AM 0.24 | 8:25PM 0.14 | 8:37AM 0.24 | 8:53PM 0.19 | 9:07AM 0.27 | 9:23PM 0.27 | 9:39AM 0.33 | 9:53PM 0.38 | 10:12AM 0.43 | 10:24PM 0.49 | 10:48AM 0.54 | 10:59PM 0.59 | 11:32AM 0.65 | 11:43PM 0.68 | 12:32PM 0.72 | 12:45AM 0.74 | 1:57PM 0.73 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Mon 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:46 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:21 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 3 | 4 | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
| Feels °C (?) | -7 | -7 | -9 | -10 | -9 | -8 | -5 | -4 | -6 | -4 | -3 | 1 | -2 | 3 | 1 | -6 | -6 | -9 | -8 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -10 | -6 | -11 | -10 | -9 |
Short Range Forecast: A light covering of new snow on Wed night turning to drizzle on Sat afternoon. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sat afternoon, min -2°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sat night, min 2°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Tue night. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Wed morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Sat afternoon, min -1°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the N by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Kvalnes (Lofoten) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kvalnes (Lofoten) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kvalnes (Lofoten) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kvalnes (Lofoten) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kvalnes (Lofoten)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kvalnes (Lofoten) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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